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Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
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1. Think before you speak
2. Once you're calm, express your anger
3. Get some exercise
4. Take a timeout
5. Identify possible solutions
6. Stick with 'I' statements
7. Don't hold a grudge
8. Use humor to release tension
9. Practice relaxation skills
10. Know when to seek help
8. Use humor to release tension
Lightening up can help diffuse tension. Use humor to help you face what's making you angry and, possibly, any unrealistic expectations you have for how things should go. Avoid sarcasm, though — it can hurt feelings and make things worse.
