Well its the big game tomorrow. Will England do it or not?
Obviously, it can go one of two ways. What if it goes the wrong way and the unmentionable happens?
Research has shown that incidences of domestic violence rise when the World Cup is on.
Originating from Liverpool, and from a family that was divided between the blue side and the red side of Merseyside, I can fully understand the highs and lows of football. Isn't that what makes the beautiful game so great?
However, what can we do to stem the rise of those unwanted emotions, such as anger.
Anger is our bodys reaction to a percieved danger. It comes not only with psychological reactions but also physical reactions, such as increased blood pressure and increased adrenalin flow.
Over the years I have learnt a number of techniques that can help us change our emotional state, which I will share with you all:
1. Change the environment - Go for a walk, get out of the house, bar or wherever you are until you calm down.
2. Find a safe place to vent your anger - go somewhere quiet and shout out loud, stamp on some soft drink cans, break a cup or plate (obviously do it as safely as you can!). I have a punchbag at home which is excellent for reducing any anger.
3. Exercise - Exercise is a fantastic way of eliminating anger, as long as it is done in a safe way.
4. Count to 10, this actually does work! It helps you step away from the situation before you speak or take action you will later regret (perhaps Wayne Rooney should try this one).
5. Reframe your anger, take a step back and learn from it, or change it into a postive. For example, the England Players will be fresher for the start of the Premiership when it starts in August.
If anger becomes an unmanageable emotion in your life, it may be time to seek the help of a professional. Hypnotherapy and NLP are excellent ways of assisting clients deal with anger issues.
I hope we will all be celebrating an England victory tomorrow.
Until next time
Neil
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