From the Podcast:
Did you know that excessive anger can lead to everything from the common cold to heart attacks? Here's how to handle it.
Talking Points:
- Angry outbursts actually weaken your immune system, making you more likely to get sick. Poor anger management leads to high blood pressure, which increases your risk for heart attacks and other coronary diseases.
- 4 Steps for managing anger:
- Breath.
- Relax.
- Get out.
- Seek context.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Would you describe yourself as an angry person? Why or why not?
- The first step in solving any problem is to recognize it. What are the main sources of your anger? Is there more than one?
- What are the benefits of controlling your anger? What are the drawbacks to not controlling your anger?
- Review the 4 steps. Explain how you plan to face the next situation that has caused anger in your past and how you will react differently next time.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
