Comments on: Exercise as Anger Management

By: JoLynn Braley

JoLynn Braley — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:46:31 +0000

I’d really like to have a punching bag, I think that’s a non-destructive way to get out anger. When I do my workouts though, that really helps, especially my cardio (on treadmill). Otherwise doing yard work or some other physical activity outside helps me a lot.

By: GG

GG — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:20:06 +0000

So, maybe I shouldn’t read your blog–I don’t have kids so that is my solution.

When I lose my temper I also do something physical also, but just wondering if you have someone else to watch the kids when you get out or do they go with you?

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:39:15 +0000

Oh, Evan, I like that. I think it’s going to be my new saying. My husband’s favorite is the “nice things,” but “how neat the house has to be!” Yep, I like it.

Hi Maria, We haven’t had much contact with the Nintendo Wii, but I see it becoming a part of our household as the little ones get to be 5 or 6. Maybe I’ll be able to channel a bit of their energy in one area of the house then!

By: Never the Same River Twice

Never the Same River Twice — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:44:16 +0000

Oh, some days I am SO GLAD I don’t have children!

Seriously, though Cindy, I think your approach is excellent. Lots of research has shown that, contrary to popular belief, venting your anger only makes it worse. Ever since we bought a Nintendo Wii, I’ve found the Wii boxing is a great anger and stress reliever, and a pretty good upper body workout to boot!

By: Evan

Evan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:38:23 +0000

It’s also worth asking how neat the house has to be.

Thanks for an excellent post.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:53:58 +0000

Thank you for reminding me that it’s not just in our household!

By: PreSchool Mama

PreSchool Mama — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:54:08 +0000

I tear my hair out or dig my nails in my palm to keep from screaming!

And then, I go to the kitchen and wash the life out of those dirty dishes!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:52:44 +0000

I haven’t had toddlers in the house for a long time, but I remember when I’d get angry I’d go on a cleaning spree. My house was immaculate back in those days. Today, I’m pretty sure I’d go the exercise route, too. I love the endorphins I get from a good exercise session and I do feel so much better when I am finished. Have a great week!

By: susie

susie — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:23:06 +0000

Well, to be honest..I’d yell. ..but that’s because I’d be all freaked about it leaking through to the lower level..which HAS happened..thanks to one curious little fella. When my little guy gets mad (and OH does he get MAD), we divert..he goes to his room or something to cool down and we discuss later. For myself, last week , I was soooooooooo mad about something. I went for a swim!!!(at the gym) Not always easy to just pick up and do..but it really was soothing and cleared my mind and pucked up my mood. Thanks for bringing this up..someething to ponder. Don’t get mad..get physical (active).

By: Lidian

Lidian — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:19:37 +0000

If I could, in that situation (and I remember days like this!) I would go for a run.

If I was alone in the house with my two when they were too young to be left, I would give myself a time-out (and tell them I was doing this because I was just too mad) and go do some deep breathing and calm myself down in a quiet place.

Then of course you have to go back and clean up! Such fun. If they are old enough to help you clean it up, that tends to be very good. They honestly don;t relaize how much trouble it is for the parent to clean up, I think!

Take good care of yourself!