Thirteen Steps Toward Anger Management

• Learn to recognise the many faces of anger.
• Let go of excessive dependencies so your anger management is inwardly directed rather than externally determined.
• Choose to relinquish (let go of) your cravings for control in exchange for freedom.
• Ground yourself in truth by setting aside idealistic myths.
• Keep your lifestyle habits consistent with your emotional composure.
• Live in humility rather than self-preoccupied pride.
• Hold your defences to a minimum; trust your healthy assertions.
• Accept the inevitability of loneliness as your struggle to be understood.
• Relate to others as equals neither elevating yourself above them nor accepting a position of inferiority.
• Pass along to the next generation your insights about anger.
• Avoid the temptation to rationalise your anger; assume full responsibility for who you are.
• Be accountable for your ongoing growth and open about your anger management.
• Admit that all angry expressions, good or bad, is the result of choices.