This is a quick method to cool down when angry feelings build up, and you just feel like hitting someone or something.

To begin, while standing or sitting stretch your arms out to the side just away from your body while sending angry thoughts in a jet stream down the inside of your arms and out through your fingers toward the ground.

Then, do some even breathing until you feel back to normal, such as:
breathe in one count;
breathe out one count;
breathe in one count;
and continue.

If you have a few minutes try walking off angry feelings.

More on anger management for kids

1. Instant Anger Release Method
2. Walking Off Angry Feelings
3. When Anger Can Be Useful
4. Practicing Good Habits
5. Replacing a Stubborn Attitude

Ebook including this series

Anger Management Meditations
Series of 16 topics with meditations for teens and adults to understand more about anger's grip and reclaim inner peace, and 5 practical topics for kids to get beyond anger. 32 pages.


Article and illustration - Susan Kramer

Disclaimer: This article is written from a spiritual point of view. For mental health issues consult a licensed therapist.