By Coralie Raia Darsey-Malloy
Anger is one letter short
of danger.
--Dr. Robert Anthony
I cannot help but notice how rude, opinionated and intense many in society are becoming. What the heck is going on? Is life so out of control that people ‘lose it’ in the most mundane circumstances? It would appear so.
During the last few years I have observed people pushing, shoving, yelling …even trampling each other in an attempt to buy the newest computer game or the latest ‘must have’ toy for their kids. Come on folks what kind of a role model are they presenting for their children? Do they think it is acceptable behavior...or do they just not care? How about the people who give the finger to follow drivers as THEY they cut YOU off? Does any amount of rumbling, uncontrolled anger and emotional immaturity give them the right to take a baseball bat to another’s vehicle...all in the name of road rage?
I work in the field of personal development and here are a few suggestions that could assist 'road ragers' in calming down before they cause themselves and others some serious harm.
First off , time management begins with self management..so how about allowing more time before leaving the house? Put things you need to take by the door the night before so there won't be a mad scramble searching for things and turning up the volume on frustration before you get behind the wheel.
Try taking a few deep inhales and exhales...that is a simple, effective and known way of calming the mind and body. When you get in the car try listening to some melodic music or anger management tapes or CD's..even if you are running late. Working oneself up is not going to get anyone...anywhere any faster. So you may as well sit back and assess why lateness may be a recurring theme. While driving it could be useful to give some thought to how absolutely riduculous it is to allow road rage and rude behavior to dictate anyone's behavior. Rudeness, venting, raging, whining, blaming is hard enough to listen to and accept in an out of control child—but in grown, supposedly mature individuals? Well.....you get the picture.
Come on people...you may not be able to control WHAT happens...but we all can CHOOSE how to respond. How about choosing to to calm down, grow up, get some help and most importantly get over yourself! At least this is one persective...on how to develop a more healthy, balanced way of life. How about yours?
Anger is one letter short
of danger.
--Dr. Robert Anthony
I cannot help but notice how rude, opinionated and intense many in society are becoming. What the heck is going on? Is life so out of control that people ‘lose it’ in the most mundane circumstances? It would appear so.
During the last few years I have observed people pushing, shoving, yelling …even trampling each other in an attempt to buy the newest computer game or the latest ‘must have’ toy for their kids. Come on folks what kind of a role model are they presenting for their children? Do they think it is acceptable behavior...or do they just not care? How about the people who give the finger to follow drivers as THEY they cut YOU off? Does any amount of rumbling, uncontrolled anger and emotional immaturity give them the right to take a baseball bat to another’s vehicle...all in the name of road rage?
I work in the field of personal development and here are a few suggestions that could assist 'road ragers' in calming down before they cause themselves and others some serious harm.
First off , time management begins with self management..so how about allowing more time before leaving the house? Put things you need to take by the door the night before so there won't be a mad scramble searching for things and turning up the volume on frustration before you get behind the wheel.
Try taking a few deep inhales and exhales...that is a simple, effective and known way of calming the mind and body. When you get in the car try listening to some melodic music or anger management tapes or CD's..even if you are running late. Working oneself up is not going to get anyone...anywhere any faster. So you may as well sit back and assess why lateness may be a recurring theme. While driving it could be useful to give some thought to how absolutely riduculous it is to allow road rage and rude behavior to dictate anyone's behavior. Rudeness, venting, raging, whining, blaming is hard enough to listen to and accept in an out of control child—but in grown, supposedly mature individuals? Well.....you get the picture.
Come on people...you may not be able to control WHAT happens...but we all can CHOOSE how to respond. How about choosing to to calm down, grow up, get some help and most importantly get over yourself! At least this is one persective...on how to develop a more healthy, balanced way of life. How about yours?
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