Skill 5
Evaluate the intensity of the anger
Reexamine the intensity range of anger you recorded in Journal Entry #5. Consider carefully whether the intensity of your anger is reasonable given the severity of the threat. Going ballistic in minor situations causes more stress than necessary to deal with the problem. Consider the reminder, "Save your bile for something worthwhile." The anger might be justified, but the intensity of the anger may be questionable.

Anger is never without a reason, but seldom a good one.
Benjamin Franklin

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