Lesson 1 Getting to Know Yourself
Don’t Let Anger Be Your Boss
Do ____ ever find yourself suddenly feeling angry?
____ moment you’re fine, and the next moment you’re slamming doors or rolling your eyes at your parents.
Some people may think you just have a bad attitude or are ____ too upset about a small problem.
However, these feelings ____ simply come from stress about everyday life.
Where does adolescent anger come from?
As a ____ you may feel like an adult, but your brain is still growing.
____ your brain, there is a part that is responsible for solving problems and controlling your emotions.
In your teen ____ this part is still in development.
The changes in your brain lead you toward independence, social ____ and creativity.
At the same time, ____ you may feel confused about who you are.
You may ____ be more sensitive to unfairness.
Furthermore, your ____ is flowing with hormones.
This significantly ____ your mood.
The combination of ____ factors intensifies your strong emotions.
Getting to Know Your Anger
It is natural to feel angry from time to time; it doesn’t mean there is ____ wrong with you.
Anger can ____ be a useful tool.
For example, an angry but open conversation can resolve a conflict between ____
The important thing is to manage your ____ so that it does not turn into aggressive or violent behavior.
This does not mean that you should ____ yourself from feeling angry.
Rather, you should express it in a productive ____
Ask ____ some questions about your angry feelings.
This can help you ____ better understand your anger.
Questions to Ask Yourself
How often do ____ feel angry?
What situations make ____ feel the most intense anger?
Is my anger directed at anyone ____ anything in particular?
Do I ____ on the causes of my anger instead of solutions?
Can I control my emotions when I get ____
How ____ I react and behave when I get angry?
First Aid to Calm Yourself Down
____ need to learn how to deal with anger in a socially appropriate way.
Remember: anger ____ a feeling, but behavior is a choice.
The first step ____ recognizing the physical signs of anger.
It is possible to recognize those signs ____ advance.
They include an ____ heart rate, a flushed face, and the clenching of your fists.
When these ____ happen, take action to reduce your anger.
For example, you could try taking a break to organize your thoughts ____ ending a conversation before it gets too intense.
Finding Proper Coping Skills
In some cases, the ____ mentioned above may not be enough,
so you may need to find ____ coping skills for your personal situation.
____ the right coping skills, you may find yourself becoming verbally or even physically aggressive.
Explore various strategies to discover what is best for you, such as taking a walk, drawing a picture, or writing down things that come ____ your mind.
You can also try to find possible ____ to a problem and then compare the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
By developing problem-solving skills, you will learn that there are many ways ____ solve a problem without getting angry.
Anger ____ an emotion that we all experience.
By ____ your anger properly, you can be the boss of your feelings, not the other way around.
This is ____ important step in finding your true self and taking control of your life.