Courtesy Flush

We all get mad at times.

It's best to handle our anger constructively. Instead of stinking up the whole environment around you, consider a "courtesy flush". Here are some ideas...

Go for a walk

Go into a room and close the door and pace

Pop in some driving music and put your headphones on

Exercise

Throw the frisbee with your dog

Go for a drive

Stand up and stretch

Play some basketball

...what other ideas can you add to the list?

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Comments

[Dan Rockwell]

Scott,

Too gross and funny! Thanks

Anger stinks!

I'll add that I've heard it said it's impossible to walk slowly and stay angry. Thought I'd add "slowly" to the mix.

Cheers,

Leadership Freak,

Dan Rockwell

[jasonS]

These are great suggestions and the thought you've conjured is making me laugh. Thank for the reminder and the list. :)

[David Knapp]

When I get angry it is best for me to get away from the situation that is causing the problem.

Step Away

[Scott Couchenour]

Dan, you're absolutely right about walking angry. And, boy, does it stink!

Jason, thank you for stopping by and commenting. It means a lot.

David, stepping away is a totally-appropriate option until the anger subsides. I run into problems when my stepping away turns into running away from the problem. Good insight, though.