We usually get angry when things aren't the way we want them to be.
Day-to-day life presents us with many situations that can make us angry.
Our friends and family might not do what we want. We might wake up and realise there is nothing to eat for breakfast. We might miss our bus, or need to meet someone we don't like, or someone might criticise us.
But anger is the most negative reaction, and should be avoided as much as possible. Perhaps we cannot avoid all the situations that cause anger, but with some effort we can control and change our reactions.
We need to be aware of the situations that lead to anger. We can control our automatic angry response, but it takes effort. When you feel you are getting angry, try to remember a happy moment from the past and calm yourself down.
Amina Bibi, California School
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