Good habits form a routine that keeps us happy and healthy. Then we do not feel frustrated and angry very often.

If we start to feel angry very often, it may be time to make even better habits that keep us feeling happy.

Good habits to keep our body healthy include:
- sleeping enough;
- bathing and brushing teeth regularly;
- wearing clean clothes;
- dressing for the weather;
- exercising; and
- eating balanced meals.

The habits of cooperation and being nice to others make us feel good, and may help someone who needs it!

The more we improve the way we act toward others, the more others will act toward us in the same way. Our friends, family and teachers become like a mirror to us - reflecting back how we are acting.

Do you remember the fairy tale where the queen looks into the mirror and asks who is the fairest of all? Well, there is a lot of truth in that scene because how we are is reflected to us by how others see us - in the story, the looking glass spoke back to the queen with the truth she did not want to hear!

So, by improving the way you act through good habits and kind words, angry responses will become less and less.

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 by Susan Kramer; photo credit M. Ryckman

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