So, you’re walking in a store or in an airport or even on the street when the person in front of you stops short and just stands there in front of you while texting a message on their Blackberry. You cannot help but bang into them.
Maybe you exchange a few heated words and then move on. In this situation you became angry because of their inconsiderate behavior. The same scenario can occur in the supermarket when you’re behind someone who’s pushing a shopping cart and stops short in front of you or even on the road when you’re driving (that is the inconsiderate behavior without a Blackberry but maybe while they’re speaking on a cell phone).
Think of STRESS as a pressure against you. When you have no control over stress you can experience frustration and this can lead to an angry response. In the case of an inconsiderate driver ROAD RAGE can occur. In the case of the Blackberry texting person you might not have a full blown raging angry situation.
In these situations we recommend taking a very deep breath or two and exhaling slowly trying to relax. Usually the stressful situation will disappear with no consequence. In no case should you confront the other individual with angry words or an inappropriate response to their inconsiderate behavior which will be viewed by them as aggression.
For more information on Anger Management Training contact
Dr. Steven J. Sinert
Nevada Anger Management
www.nevadaangermanagement.com
702 353 1750
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