Aggressiveness and/or anger

• Let it all out - When you're feeling angry about your current situation, you might want to vent these frustrations out. Try taking up an active sport, like martial arts or boxing. At the end of each workday, you can head to these kinds of classes and change all of your anger into sweat and aggression towards a punching bag. If it's better for you to scream every now and then, try to find a place where you can do this.
• Calm down when you need to - If you feel yourself getting more and more angry, take time away from whatever you are doing. If this means that you have to walk away from the other person or excuse yourself to go to another room, do it. Go elsewhere, breathe for a few minutes and then come back when your blood pressure and your anger have subsided.
• Writing rage - Try taking out a piece of paper and writing down everything that you're mad about for ten minutes without stopping. Don't censor what you're writing or try to form complete thoughts just get it all down on paper. You can even repeat this activity every morning and night if you find that your stress comes out as rage more than any other sign or symptom. This act will help to clear your mind of your frustrations and help you get some perspective on what you're thinking about. As you write without censoring, you will allow your body to process what you are feeling and start to see solutions to your problems.

• Breathe in - The simple act of watching your breathing can help you settle your thoughts and calm your body. Try this breathing pattern: breathe in for seven seconds, then hold it for four seconds, then breathe out slowly for eight seconds. Repeat this as often as needed.

Controlling your anger will help you control your reactions and your responses to stressful situations. It will also help you manage your blood pressure and your heart rate - making you not only calmer under stress but also healthier.

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