A quick-tempered person greatly complicates the life of himself and others. Any trifle that you shouldn’t pay attention to can make him lose his temper, lead to inadequate reaction, scream, scandal. Because of this, it is difficult for him to communicate with family, friends, colleagues. He gradually gains a reputation as an ill-bred rude. It is easy to understand that this does not in any way benefit his career and personal life.
Hot-tempered people, even realizing that they are not behaving in the best way, often justify their behavior with genetics: "Hot I, explosive, like gunpowder, and my father was like that, and grandfather, there's nothing to be done!" Yes, no one denies the influence of the genetic factor, but if you want and perseverance, you can completely curb your emotions. Or at least introduce them into an acceptable framework.
A very good way is to engage in physical education, sports, especially those types that are associated with increased physical activity and a surge of aggressive energy. For example, weightlifting, martial arts, boxing. This will contribute to the removal of excessive nervous tension.
Elementary auto-suggestion, auto-training should not be neglected. The exercises are simple, they will take not so much time, and the practical effect will appear soon enough. It is better to combine them with breathing exercises.
You should also take it as a rule: before you react to someone’s words or actions that have made you angry, be sure to pause. At least a little. Try to mentally count to five, preferably ten. The main thing is that the response words do not break right away when the irritation is maximized. And in a matter of seconds, it will already noticeably decrease. You yourself will be surprised to see how effective this simple technique is.
At the first opportunity, try to get positive emotions: get out into the nature, listen to music (preferably classical or minor, but not aggressive type of hard rock), read your favorite books. If necessary, adjust the mode of the day, try not to overwork, sleep exactly as much as necessary for a good rest.
Learn to give your temper a harmless way out. If you feel that you are about to “explode”, crumple a sheet of paper, crush a matchbox, break a pencil. In a pinch, punch the table or wall. This is better than attacking others.
It is possible that increased hot temper due to changes in hormonal levels. Therefore, it does not hurt to be examined by a qualified endocrinologist. You can also, in agreement with the doctor, take sedative drugs, preferably of plant origin.