To vent, or not to vent: which is best to manage anger?

Relebogile Mabotja discovers a new study that explains the number one way to handle anger.

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After a frustrating day, we'd all like to vent in anger. But does this actually leave us feeling calmer?

New research published by the 'Clinical Psychology Review', says the answer is most likely: "No." Venting may feel good in the moment, but it's not effective in reducing the rage.

Relebogile reports that researchers analysed 150 studies involving more than 10,000 participants.

The key takeaway is that anger may have a better chance of subsiding when you breathe deeply, practice mindfulness, meditation or yoga. Even counting to 10 may be better than yelling... or running and jogging. 

Yes, this study suggests that you literally can't run away from your anger.

Read the full study, here.

So, next time, don't rage or run, just breathe. 

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