But more often than not, volatile anger feelings can inflame our emotions—leading to regrettable consequences on our relationships or our jobs. Left unchecked, anger can also lead to harmful health consequences including high blood pressure, headaches digestive distress, and anxiety.

That’s where Harvard’s Anger Management practical online guide can help.

Step-by-step, our experts reveal effective strategies to help DEFUSE anger-provoking situations and CONTROL your temper in a constructive way.

You'll Discover...

• The healthier way to get your anger “off your chest” (Angry venting may be satisfying for a moment, it can lead to more anger and unhealthy consequences.) [10]
• Why “sleeping on” your anger—hoping you’ll wake up calmer—may only make matters worse. Find out what to do instead [10]
• Going for a drive to cool off?  Stop! Discover smarter ways to stay safe when you’re angry [10]
• 6 inflammatory words that fuel anger—and healthier words you can use to help keep the peace [13]  
• How to let go of a consuming angry grudge you may be harboring against someone or something [12]
• How to cope with an issue that’s bothering you.  The simple “redirection” strategy can help turn down an angry temperature [12]
• How to help break a lingering grievance narrative loop with the simple “memory updating” approach [13]
• How to keep your cool in a provocative situation with powerful steps to cultivate empathy and forgiveness [11]
• How to move past anger with 7 strategies that help solve the problem [13] 
• How to handle difficulties in a healthy way—with a positive “self-talk” approach to defuse anger-provoking situations [13]

And as helpful as these anger strategies are, many people also benefit from working with an anger management professional. If that’s something you’ve considered, you’ll be glad to know that this Harvard online guide has you covered.