The Role of Anger in Interactions and Conversations
Any emotion, including anger, is accompanied by a physical response. Your blood pressure may rise, you might start to perspire, and your heart rate might quicken.
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Deep breathes to Stay Calm
Although you have no control over what others think or say, you do have power over yourself.
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Shifting Focus Internally
It’s common for both parties to become even more polarized in their beliefs when a conversation is forcibly escalated in an attempt to persuade the other party of your point of view.
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A Positive Shift Takes Times
We learn that the opinions of others do not diminish the value of our own through self-validation
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Validating Your Emotion and Opinions
We can connect with and tolerate people whose opinions are different from ours thanks to tolerance.
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Practising Tolerance and Acceptance
It’s tempting to respond angrily to someone who is raising their voice.
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Deescalate the Situation
Do not be afraid to set limits when you feel someone is transgressing them.
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Recognise Your Boundaries
Sometimes a discussion might go out of control for one or both parties.