North Valley Anger Management Consultants: Anger Management For Modern Life

Stress and anger often go hand in hand. For many people, financial issues are the greatest cause of stress most especially with the current impact of COVID-19 and Omicron surges. Am I going to have enough hours this month? What if I get sick? The pressure to make enough to have a place to live and cover all the bills is exhausting ultimately adding additional tension to already  overwhelmed lives  .   It is during these times of increased stress and emotional strife, that we are the most prone to a dangerous level of anger. We might begin, on an unconscious level, to look for any reason to yell, or start a fight, in order to relieve some of the  pressure . The more stressed you become, the more the smallest things can set you off.   You know, common everyday things like someone changing lanes without signaling,or  maybe your spouse or child  hasn't  taken out that trash yet. Whatever the case, it is up to us to be aware and recognize when ...

The twelve days of Christmas are upon us! As the days grow shorter and the Holiday "to do" list grows longer, emotions often get out of control taking the joy of Christmas with them. Below are twelve tips to support the healthy management of anger, frustration, and other emotions to help keep your family's Christmas experience happy, safe, and filled with joy: On the first day of Christmas : Reduce stress by managing your time carefully and not over-scheduling yourself. Take time for yourself! On the second day of Christmas:    Adjust your expectations of family members. No, Uncle Bill hasn't changed since last year. Tell yourself that you only have to see him once a year- you can cope with it. On the third day of Christmas : Limit the amount of time you spend with stressful family members. Remember the "spirit" of the season can be shared just as well with brief quality time. On the fourth day of Christmas : Work on increasing your forgiveness sk...