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