How to Tackle Anger|如何应付愤怒

How to Tackle Anger

by Brian Foden

If you find yourself really upset, take a second and read these tips on how not to overreact.

Anger is often linked metaphorically to heat, explosions, and force. Some examples of these expressions are boiling mad, blowing up, and hitting the roof. All these highlight the potential danger of anger and the need to manage it. Here are some _(1)_ on anger management.

Take Deep Breaths and Count to 10

These techniques are well-known, so people tend to overlook their importance. However, experts believe they are extremely _(2)_ ways to put a lid on heated emotions because they give you time to think more clearly before reacting.

Find a Safe Outlet like Exercise

If you experience a strong desire to vent your wrath, _(3)_ yourself from the situation that sparked it. If your blood is still boiling, use exercise to release the anger. Even a vigorous walk can do _(4)_.

Express Your Anger in an Appropriate Way

Many times, anger comes from believing that you have been _(5)_ treated in some way. If so, after you calm down, discuss the situation with the people who provoked you.

Dealing with anger effectively is a tricky task. _(6)_, you don't simply want to let all of your negative energy loose in a way that will damage your relationships and possibly your career. On the other hand, if you try to _(7)_ your anger or suppress it completely, you are asking for trouble. In the long term, controlling your fury by constantly smothering it can lead to both emotional and physical problems.

1.  (A) figures (B) rumors  (C) visions (D) pointers

2.  (A) mysterious  (B) effective   (C) accidental  (D) changeable

3.  (A) occupy  (B) explore (C) remove  (D) inspire

4.  (A) errands (B) wonders (C) legends (D) solutions

5.  (A) unfairly    (B) remotely    (C) emotionally (D) globally

6.  (A) Before long (B) In contrast (C) On the contrary (D) On the one hand

7.  (A) adopt   (B) invade  (C) ignore  (D) lighten

答案：  1.  D   2.  B   3.  C   4.  B   5.  A

   6.  D   7.  C

如何应付愤怒

如果你发现自己真的很心烦的话，花一点时间阅读以下有关如何才不会反应过度的秘诀。

愤怒往往被比喻成与热、爆炸和力量相关的用语。这些表达方式中的一些例子像『气炸了』、『发火』及『勃然大怒』。上述这些强调出愤怒的潜在危险及管理愤怒的必要性。以下是一些愤怒管理的相关秘诀。

深呼吸并数到十

这些技巧众所周知，所以大家很容易忽略它们的重要性。然而，专家认为这些技巧是控制住激动情绪非常有效的方法，因为那能给予你时间，让你在做出反应前考虑地更清楚。

找出一个像是运动这种安全的宣泄途径

如果你正经历着要发泄怒气的强烈欲望，就让自己远离那种会引发该情绪的环境。如果你的血液还在沸腾，就用运动来释放愤怒。甚至连快步健行都能产生奇效。

以适当的方式表达你的愤怒

许多时候，愤怒是来自于你认为某种程度上你受到不公平的对待。如果是这样，在你镇静下来后，和挑衅你的那些人讨论一下这样的情况。

有效地处理愤怒是一项很难达成的任务。一方面来说，你不想只是因为你某种程度上大量宣泄负面的能量，而损害你和他人的关系，还有可能危害你的职业生涯。另一方面，如果你想要忽略或是完全压抑住愤怒的情绪，那就是在自找麻烦。从长远来看，藉由不断地压抑来控制这种愤怒的情绪可能会导致心理和身体的毛病。