Anger is a normal and natural emotion that every person experiences. However, excessive anger can negatively impact our relationships and quality of life. Fortunately, there are effective methods that will help you learn to control your anger and prevent outbursts of rage. First, it is important to learn to recognize the first signs of growing anger - rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, clenched fists. As soon as you feel these symptoms, you should stop and take a few deep breaths. Slow breathing will help calm the nervous system and reduce the intensity of emotions. Another effective method is to mentally count to ten before saying or doing anything. This simple technique allows you to gain time to think about the situation and pull yourself together. It is also useful to temporarily get out of the situation that caused anger - walk around the room, drink water, breathe fresh air. Physical distancing will help you “cool your head” and not take hasty, impulsive actions. Don’t also forget about the power of words. Instead of shouting hurtful things in a fit of anger, it is better to say: “I need a couple of minutes to calm down, let’s talk a little later.” This approach will show that you are in control of the situation. If feelings of anger persist throughout the day, playing sports or other intense physical activity that will allow you to “throw out” negative emotions can help. In the evening, it will be useful to engage in relaxing practices - read a book, take a bath, perform breathing exercises. Anger control is a skill that needs to be constantly developed. Be attentive to your emotions, don't hold grudges inside. If necessary, consult a psychologist who can help you develop an individual anger management strategy. Remember that calmness and reasonableness are the key to healthy relationships with others. Additionally, it is very important to learn how to express anger constructively, without causing harm to the relationship. Instead of shouting and insulting, it is more adequate to calmly explain what exactly upset you and offer a solution to the problem. For example: “I was offended that you were late for our meeting. Let’s agree that next time you will call if you are unexpectedly late.” Such respectful explanations do not destroy relationships, but improve them. It is also important not to keep anger inside. If something irritates you, it is better to immediately adequately express it before emotions accumulate to the limit. In this case, you need to talk about your feelings, and not blame the other person. Saying “I’m offended by your words” is better than “You offended me!” The first preserves relationships, the second destroys them. So, by expressing anger constructively and not keeping it to yourself, you can learn to manage this difficult emotion. This is the key to harmonious relationships with others.