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