Contributed by Jerral Campfield
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Saturday, 19 March 2005 |
It seems we all experience anger and need to know the value of taking Time Outs. "Time out" means taking a break from a situation where you feel yourself getting angry and tense, so you can relax, think, cool down and avoid being violent. Below are the steps involved in taking a time out: Tell the other person that you are feeling tense and need some time to relax and think. It is important to communicate that you are not trying to avoid the problems and that you will be willing to talk about them later when you feel more relaxed and reasonable. Get away from the person and the situation. It is best to leave the area altogether. During a "time out," do not drive a vehicle, drink alcohol or use drugs. Physically and mentally calm yourself. Use a combination of physical and mental exercises that are non-aggressive. Concentrate on your breathing. Try not to feed your anger and tension with negative self-talk. Practice positive self-talk. |
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