生活百科：心理健康与生活系列之十一 ——如何有效利用愤怒的情绪

STEP 1 Don't suppress it 不要压制怒气

Don't suppress your anger. Numerous studies have linked keeping anger bottled up with the development of health problems. This is especially true in marriage -- one study found that couples who stew in silence instead of having air-clearing fights nearly double their chances of early death.

STEP 2 Channel your anger into action 把你的愤怒付诸行动

Channel your anger into action. The remark or behavior that sets you off is often indicative of an underlying problem, like low self-esteem or a dissatisfying relationship. Address the bigger issue, and the petty annoyances will take care of themselves.

STEP 3 React strategically 战略性地反抗

React strategically. Blowing up at someone isn't likely to rectify the situation, and will probably make things worse. Instead, take time to figure out a fair resolution, and then speak your mind calmly.

Force yourself to react more slowly and quietly than usual; angry people have a tendency to speak louder and faster.

STEP 4 Become an activist 做个积极分子

If it's social injustices that have your blood boiling, channel that rage into action: join a political protest, donate your time to a charity, or organize your own philanthropic effort.

STEP 5 Work out your anger by working out 通过锻炼发泄怒气

Take your anger-induced adrenaline and go for a run or hit the gym; you'll blow off steam and improve your health. Now that's how you get the most out of getting mad.

Our brains secrete norepinephrine when we're angry, a hormone that acts as an analgesic to numb our pain.