Uncontrolled anger can ruin or destroy relationships and affect jobs and job performance. In addition, anger negatively can affect physical or psychological health because too much stress can be hurtful to bodies.
Some temperaments and personalities are more prone to become angry, but individuals can get a grip on anger by reasoning with themselves. Question whether the issue is important or worth being angry about. If the answer is yes, then it is OK to be angry. However, take action to correct what brought on the anger. Also, realize that other people are responsible for their own actions and even being angry cannot force anyone to change.
Think-stop is a good technique to help control anger. Individuals stop, think and count to three or 10 to give them some time to collect themselves. This technique really can help people act more responsibly.
Listening also can be vital to calming and reducing anger. Look the other person in the eye and reflect on what has been said. Avoid being judgmental.
Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. Laughter banishes negative emotions and is relaxing. People don’t laugh enough and they should laugh at themselves more often.
SOURCE: Kathy Bosch, Ph.D., family life specialist
July
3 All Contest Day and Fair Entries DUE by 5 PM
4 Independence Day-Office Closed
5 Poultry Testing Reg. Due by 5 PM
5 Teen Supremes 7 PM
9 4-H Poultry Testing 6:30 PM, Fairgrounds
11 Teen Supremes
15 Invitational Dairy Show, Fremont
16 4-H Council, 7 PM
18 Contest Day, Favorite Foods Revue, 4-H Communication Event
20 State Fair 4-H Grass, Weed, and Tree ID Contest Reg. Due
21 4-H Cat, Dog, and Household Pet Shows, 9 AM, Fairgrounds
23 Pre-Fair Clean-up, Fairgrounds
24 Extension Office Closed-Noon to Move to the Fairgrounds
25 Pre-Fair Judging Day, Floriculture and Horticulture Entries Due
26-29 Wayne County Fair, Fairgrounds
27 State Fair, Ak-Sar-Ben and Norfolk Beef Expo Entries Due
30 Extension Office Re-opens at 1:30 PM
Post Fair Clean-up
