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Planning in advance to manage anger, angry episodes don't just happen, they generally have a specific

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antecedents.

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We can often understand in the hindsight the chain of events that led to our anger.

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These conditions were like dry wood, and all it took was a spark to ignite a blaze of anger.

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With a practice, we can start to look down the road and see warning signs before we fly off the handle.

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Once we see what's ahead, we can use the strategies that work well for us, adopting a helpful mindset,

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lowering our emotional arousal with a few calming birthdays, allowing ourselves adequate time to minimize

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the sense of pressure.

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We cannot always avoid episodes of anger, but we can prevent perfect setups by planning in advance

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when possible.