Positive Self Talk for Anger…

Positive self-talk is something you say to yourself

whenever you're feeling angry or upset. It should be

something that helps you calm down so that you can

make a positive choice. Read the statements below

and see which one of these you could use the next

time you feel angry. In the empty spaces below write

your own positive self-talk for anger.

1. This won't last forever. What can I do to stop feeling this way?

2. It is a big deal to me, but I don't want to do anything to make things worse.

3. Is this person or situation worth getting in trouble for?

4. What's the best way for me to let this person know how I'm feeling?

5. What I want to happen isn't happening, and that's OK.

6. How would Jesus (if culturally appropriate) handle this situation?

7. I'm not going to let this person get to me. I want to stay in control.

8. It's OK to feel angry right now but it's important to stay calm.

9. People won't always act the way I want them to. I can't control what they

do or say.

10. Think about what the consequences might be.

11. I know that getting angry isn't going to solve the problem. How can I solve

this problem?

12. I can choose to not feel angry right now. I have control over my feelings.

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