How do you release frustration?

Throw or break something safely. Physically throwing something can relieve stress and be helpful in the immediate moment. Have a yard, get out there with a ball or find some rocks to throw if you have enough space. Or smash something, like a mug or old piece of junk that you’ve been meaning to get rid of. If that’s not a realistic option, get creative – throw something soft against a blank wall or an apple into the woods. Scream – in private, yelling is often incredibly cathartic and can pull you out of that blind rage you may be experiencing. Sing it out, put on some music that has anger in it – even if the artist’s anger is different from yours. Dance it out, dancing can be a great way to express your emotions, especially when they are so powerful that you can physically feel them in your body. Do a tough workout, you can search for free workout videos online or do your own thing, but make sure to push yourself and give it your all if you’re looking for that anger release. Journal, putting your feelings into words isn’t always easy and writing may not be your go-to technique, but if your mind is spiraling with angry thoughts, dumping them all out onto paper can bring some peace. Destroy a physical representation of your anger, print out that email that set you off or write down the things that are upsetting you, then scribble all over it, tear it up, or put it through the shredder. Verbalize your anger, you can always vent to a trusted friend, but sometimes it feels better to pretend you’re talking directly to the person you’re angry at.