Anger Management For Dummies, UK Edition

Everyone gets angry. And in a turbulent economy where finances are stretched, property prices waver and unemployment booms, blowing a fuse is par for the course. But you don't have to take it out on others! Anger Management For Dummies, UK Edition shows you how to work through feelings of rage, emerge from the red mist, and lead a healthier, happier and more positive life. This fully adapted UK edition guides you through ways to recognise and deal with the underlying causes of anger at work, in relationships and in your personal life - and teaches you how to stay positive in spite of all the stresses and strains life throws your way. From letting go of resentments, preventing new rage and dealing with the anger of others, to improving self-expression, honing spiritual calm and getting a good night's sleep, this user-friendly guide tackles the latest anger-busting exercises and therapies (including CBT) and demonstrates how to deal with anger constructively.

Everyone gets angry. And in a turbulent economy where finances arestretched, property prices waver and unemployment booms, blowing afuse is par for the course. But you don't have to take it out onothers! Anger Management For Dummies, UK Edition shows youhow to work through feelings of rage, emerge from the red mist, andlead a healthier, happier and more positive life.This fully adapted UK edition guides you through ways torecognise and deal with the underlying causes of anger at work, inrelationships and in your personal life - and teaches you how tostay positive in spite of all the stresses and strains life throwsyour way. From letting go of resentments, preventing new rage anddealing with the anger of others, to improving self-expressionhoning spiritual calm and getting a good night's sleep, thisuser-friendly guide tackles the latest anger-busting exercises andtherapies (including CBT) and demonstrates how to deal with angerconstructively.

Introduction 1Part I: The Basics of Anger 9Chapter 1: Anger: A Natural Human Emotion 11Chapter 2: When Is Anger a Problem? Assessing and Understanding Your Anger 19Chapter 3: Is Anger Damaging Your Life? 35Part II: Dealing with Past and Present Anger 51Chapter 4: Taking Immediate Action 53Chapter 5: Avoiding Speaking Out in Anger 69Chapter 6: Keeping Your Cool 79Chapter 7: Letting Go of Past Anger 95Chapter 8: Moving Forward: The Power of Forgiveness 105Part III: Preventing Future Anger 115Chapter 9: Adopting a New Outlook 117Chapter 10: Saying What You Mean 129Chapter 11: Owning Up to Your Anger 139Chapter 12: Balancing the Effects of Your Temperament 153Chapter 13: Using Anger Constructively 165Part IV: Lifestyle Changes That Improve Your Anger and Health 183Chapter 14: Managing Daily Stresses 185Chapter 15: Managing Your Body Chemistry 201Chapter 16: Getting a Good Night's Sleep 213Chapter 17: Looking After Your Spiritual Health 229Chapter 18: Staying in a Good Mood 237Part V: Managing Anger in Relationships 255Chapter 19: At Work 257Chapter 20: At Home and In Intimate Relationships 271Part VI: The Part of Tens 285Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Raise a Child to Have Healthy Anger Control 287Chapter 22: Ten Anger-Freeing Thoughts 299Chapter 23: Ten Anger-Freeing Actions 307Index 317