V W’s Reviews > Instant Anger Management: Quick and Simple CBT Strategies to Defuse Anger on the Spot > Status Update

"We need to look carefully at our angry thoughts and try to see if we are making errors in the way we interpret situations."

"Give your time freely when you want, but don't make the mistake of undervaluing this resource or feeling angry when others waste it."

“Wanting to help is not the same as actually being able to help.”

“It takes two people to keep an argument going.”

Forgiveness:
1. Identify the hurt and pain.
2. Put our hurt and pain in its proper perspective.
3. Ask if we are going to let our hurt determine our response?
4. Identify that this is an opportunity to allow others to be responsible for themselves.
5. Consciously choose to manage our hurt and anger appropriately.
6. Let go of our intention to control the situation.

Repeat sentence on pg 59 and 61.

Not to be that person, but…. “then” should be “than” on bullet three….

“The calm that comes from meditation increases patience and reduces reactivity.”

“There is no way anyone can put a bandage on this hurt. Our pain must be experienced so we can heal and move on with our life.”