Living Without Violence

There is a difference between anger and violence. Anger is an emotion, and violence is one of the behaviors that can express that emotion. Many people do not know they are angry until they reach the explosion point. Learn to identify your signals.

Body Signals

How does your body feel when you are angry (sad, afraid, happy)? Are the muscles tense in your neck? arms, legs? Do you sweat or get cold? Do you breathe deeper, faster? lighter, slower? Do you get a headache, a stomachache?

Behavioral Signals

How do you behave when you’re feeling angry? Get mean? Blame others? Act extra nice? Start laughing? Become sarcastic? Withdraw? Break commitments? Arrive late or leave early? Have difficulty eating or sleeping? Eat or sleep more?

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