It’s not enough to say you want to be less angry. That’s a good starting point, but you’ll need to have an idea of the positive qualities you are moving toward. In this segment, we will identify 10 elements inside anger that tend to sidetrack you, and we will then identify 10 alternative traits that will move you into a much healthier manner of anger management. Something to Think about:   Rather than using force in communicating anger, you can explain your needs, allowing others the space to absorb the message in their own timing. Angry people usually communicate in a defensive posture, while the better alternative would be open-mindedness. Rather than punishing others as you angrily express yourself, you can operate with a sense of tolerance. Let’s Talk Question: As you make plans to manage anger more cleanly, what 5 or 6 healthy traits are you moving toward?