HOW CAN I CONTROL MY TEMPER? 5 WAYS THAT CAN HELP..

On a quiet evening of April 16 1968, 4 young boys who were playing in the premises of 3 storey apartment building were warned by a night shift worker who needed sleep to stop their noise making. They ignored him and continued. This made him angry, so angry that he came downstairs with a gun, shooting and killing one of the boys.

A young lady would never forget the time she lost her temper. It happened on her wedding day. As she left the reception with her husband, and argument ensued. The argument led to a fight, and out of annoyance she ran her husband over with a car, killing him instantly.

Likely, you have not lost your temper to the extent of killing anyone and obviously you want to avoid such, but can you say you have control over your temper? Have you screamed abusive words at a sibling, spouse, friend or colleague and regretted your actions later? Are you known as one who is "hot tempered" and "doesn't tolerate rubbish"? Are you one is quick to flare up even with minor things? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you need to this Article!

WHY SHOULD YOU CONTROL YOUR TEMPER?
We live in a high speed age that is filled with tension and pressure that make people edgy. Things like a Traffic jam, someone bumping into your car from behind, someone taking so long on the phone, an overcrowded banking hall or store can irritate you, provoking anger.
However, you should Control your temper. why?
1. IT HURTS YOUR REPUTATION.
Outbursts can make you look foolish and out of control.
2. PEOPLE WILL AVOID YOU.
Would you want to spend time or be friends with someone who loses Control of his temper? You wouldn't!. Unbridled temper would make you lose your dignity and the respect of those around you.

In simpler terms. Displaying a bad Temper isn't attractive!

YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR TEMPER!
Here are 5 ways.
1. MAKE A GOAL
Instead of saying: "That's just the way I am", Strive to change and improve. Choose a specific period, during that period keep a record of your progress. Each time you lose your temper write down what happened, how you reacted , and how you could have reacted better and why. make it your goal to use a better reaction when next you are provoked.
2. WAIT BEFORE REACTING
When someone or something angers you do not say the first thing that comes to your mind, Wait!. why? you could say things you may regret later.
3.KNOW THE FULL STORY
In other words, expand your view. sometimes we get angry because we see only one aspect, the aspect that affects us. Try to consider the other side of the story. Who knows, there might be an explanation that can help us show little understanding of the situation.
4.WALK AWAY.
If necessary walk away. sometimes it's best to leave a volatile situation. waking away most times, saves a lot of trouble.
5.LEARN TO LET GO
There is nothing wrong In getting angry, the question however is: What happens next?.
why not try to overlook things, and let go. If you allow allow others to provoke you, it gives them power over you.

REMEMBER; IF YOU DO NOT CONTROL YOUR TEMPER, YOU WILL BE LETTING YOUR TEMPER CONTROL YOU.