If that is the question on your mind right now I'm going to help you answer it...

• Do you get angry or annoyed with everything that doesn't go your way?
• Do you lash out on impulse in a moment of aggression towards somebody or something?
• Does the cause of anger repeat in your mind hours or even days after the event?

If any of these sound familiar chances are you have an anger problem so let's start with how not to deal with your anger...

If you find yourself getting angry often or at every little thing that happens in your life you might want to first look for a trigger.

What's a trigger?

Well it will be an event, something someone says or a way that someone does something that will trigger your anger.

Sometimes it could be your mom asking "where are you?" or " when are you coming home?"

Note to moms : If you sort that out before he/she leaves home you won't have to keep ringing their cell to ask!

Or maybe it is every time some one uses your stuff and doesn't return it.

Or you are given a punishment that you see is unfair

Or maybe even someone saying "no" to you

Take a look at what triggers your anger and see how you can begin to take back control of your emotions by no longer allowing it to trigger you.

This can take some work and you have to be willing to make it happen but it really does help.

While you search for the triggers that start your anger here are a few ways to manage/control  losing your temper...

1) When you feel yourself losing it or on the brink of losing it, step back, take a deep breath and ask yourself 'Why am I angry?' or 'Why am I getting angry?'. This may also help you identify what triggered you.

2) You must know what the red button is. By that I mean, you must know the button(s) that shouldn't be pressed! Once you know what they are, you can make steps towards avoiding it. If the situation should arise, you will be fine as you have already trained your mind to remain calm.

3) Plan your time wisely! I know you've heard this 1 a million times but it's true! One of the most common reasons for anger is poor time management. Rushing around before work for example can be a major cause for aggravation as the slightest set back can annoy you further which is why time management is so important.

We always think anger is caused by other people but a person can not make you angry you have to realise that you are allowing what they are doing to make you angry.

This is a great way to change your perspective. So stop saying "she makes me so mad" and remember it is not her making you mad but she is saying something and/or doing something that is making you angry

We have 100% control over our own emotions and yet we can live as if our emotions own us! So spend time taking responsibility for your own emotions and learning how to take control over them.

When you can do that you are truly on your way to overcome your anger.

So there you are, I have left you 3 of the best ways to tame your temper and I know this as they have worked for one of my friends who had a temper and a half. Now, for more information click on the link above and good luck with taming your temper!