But, according to new research, this actually isn’t the best way to cope with anger.
Contrary to popular belief, these activities can have the opposite effect.
We wanted to show that reducing arousal, and actually the physiological aspect of it, is really important.
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To reduce anger, it is better to engage in activities that decrease arousal levels.
Interestingly, jogging was the activity seen as least effective.
Rather than help people calm down, it was found to actually increase anger.
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But that doesn’t mean that physical activity is completely off-limits.
Showing that the same strategies that work for stress actually also work for anger is beneficial.
Whether youdownload a wellness appor look up a YouTube video on breathing practices, help is at your fingertips.
