Guided Practices for Calming Anger

Feeling overwhelmed by anger can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Guided practices are like having a friendly voice or a clear map to help you navigate those intense feelings. These tools offer step-by-step instructions that can help you understand your anger, calm your body, and choose a healthier response. Whether you have just a few minutes or a bit more time, there are simple practices you can learn and use regularly to bring more peace into your life.

Somatic & Body-Based Mindfulness Practices Playlist:

Tongue Drop to Soothe Anxiety

Self-Soothing in Under (4-min)

Somatic Exercises for ANGER (5-min)

Somatic Tracking Meditation (5-min)

How To Identify Core Beliefs (5-min)

Change Negative Thoughts and Beliefs (7-min)

Guided Meditation For Letting Go Of Anger (5-min)

The Power of Guided Practices in Managing Anger

Guided practices for anger relief work by shifting your focus from the anger itself to a more intentional, calming experience. Often, when we’re angry, our minds race, our bodies tense up, and we might feel out of control. Guided practices gently redirect your attention, helping you:

Become Aware: Notice the physical sensations and thoughts linked to anger without judgment.
Regulate Your Breath: Learn to use deep, calming breaths to soothe your nervous system.
Relax Your Body: Release tension held in your muscles, which often accompanies anger.
Shift Your Perspective: Gain distance from upsetting situations, allowing for clearer thinking.
Build Resilience: Regular practice strengthens your ability to handle future anger-provoking situations with more ease.

These practices are not about making anger disappear, but about changing your relationship with it so that it doesn’t control you. Think of them as exercises for your emotional muscles, making you stronger and more flexible in the face of challenges.

Common Guided Practices to Try

There are many types of guided practices, each offering a unique way to approach anger relief. Here are some popular and effective methods:

1. Deep Breathing Exercises

This is often the first and most immediate tool. Focusing on your breath can quickly calm your nervous system. A popular technique is the “4-7-8 breathing” method:

Breathe in quietly through your nose for a count of **4**.
Hold your breath for a count of **7**.
Exhale completely through your mouth, making a “whoosh” sound, for a count of **8**.
Repeat this cycle three more times.

This simple practice can be done anywhere, anytime you feel anger starting to build.

2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Anger often causes us to clench our muscles without even realizing it. PMR involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups throughout your body. By intentionally tensing for a few seconds and then releasing, you become more aware of tension and learn how to let it go. You can find many guided audio recordings for PMR online that walk you through each muscle group.

3. Guided Imagery and Visualization

This practice involves closing your eyes and imagining a peaceful, safe place. Focus on the details – the sounds, smells, sights, and feelings of being there. This mental escape can help distract from angry thoughts and promote a sense of calm. Many guided meditations on YouTube offer detailed visualization journeys.

4. Mindful Body Scan

Similar to PMR but without the tensing, a body scan involves simply bringing your awareness to different parts of your body, noticing any sensations (tension, heat, tingling) without judgment. This helps you reconnect with your physical self and can often reveal where anger is “living” in your body, allowing you to release it.

Short Videos for Quick Anger Relief

Sometimes you need a quick visual or audio guide to help you calm down. Here are some types of short videos you can search for on platforms like YouTube:

3-Minute Anger Meditation (Search for various options)
Quick Breathing Exercises for Anger
Somatic Exercises for ANGER: Release Anger in Under 5 Minutes (This one offers physical release methods)
Guided Mini-Relaxation for Anger
Anger Release Affirmations Video

Quick Calm: Short Anger-Relieving Phrases

When you’re in the moment and feel anger rising, a short, powerful phrase can act like an anchor, pulling you back to calm. Here are 101 phrases you can use:

1. This feeling will pass.
2. I choose calm.
3. Breathe deeply.
4. Let it go.
5. I am safe.
6. Pause.
7. Soften.
8. It’s just a feeling.
9. I can handle this.
10. One breath at a time.
11. Release tension.
12. Find my center.
13. Peace over anger.
14. Stay grounded.
15. My reaction is my choice.
16. This is temporary.
17. Calm mind, calm body.
18. Breathe it out.
19. I am in control.
20. Gentle now.
21. Less reaction, more peace.
22. Observe, don’t absorb.
23. Let peace in.
24. Step back.
25. Seek understanding.
26. It’s not worth it.
27. Find perspective.
28. Slow down.
29. Release the grip.
30. Choose kindness.
31. Soften my shoulders.
32. Relax my jaw.
33. Open my hands.
34. Clear my mind.
35. Find space.
36. Be present.
37. This is not me.
38. Let go of the need.
39. Compassion.
40. What’s truly important?
41. This is a learning moment.
42. Growth, not anger.
43. Breathe to calm.
44. My peace matters.
45. Return to calm.
46. Choose wisely.
47. Let flow.
48. Gentle breaths.
49. Inner strength.
50. I am resilient.
51. No judgment.
52. Just observe.
53. All is well.
54. Trust the process.
55. I am okay.
56. Calm energy.
57. Relax my belly.
58. Release my tongue.
59. Open my chest.
60. Let go of what I can’t control.
61. Find my balance.
62. Return to stillness.
63. This too shall pass.
64. Deep breaths calm.
65. I am choosing peace.
66. Stay centered.
67. Release the need to be right.
68. Find gratitude.
69. Be patient.
70. This moment, now.
71. Soften my gaze.
72. Listen to my breath.
73. Find stillness.
74. Release the tension in my brow.
75. I am strong enough.
76. Forgive.
77. Move on.
78. Shift focus.
79. Inner calm.
80. Take a mental step back.
81. Ground myself.
82. Find the calm within.
83. This is temporary energy.
84. Breathe through it.
85. My peace is paramount.
86. Respond, don’t react.
87. What does peace feel like?
88. Let the anger flow out.
89. Clear space.
90. I am safe in this moment.
91. Release all tension.
92. Find my breath’s rhythm.
93. Soften my mind.
94. Breathe for peace.
95. Choose understanding.
96. This is not who I am.
97. Find my inner sanctuary.
98. Let go, let be.
99. Return to ease.
100. I am calm.
101. Peace is my natural state.

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5. Guided Practices

Audio Meditations
Self-Talk Scripts
Daily Practices (5–10 mins)
Downloadable Worksheets