It is only fair to acknowledge the strides that you make along this journey towards mastering anger. Healing from anger is not a sprint; it’s a marathon of personal growth, self-acknowledgement, and constant effort. By taking notice of the small wins and tracking your progress, you are cementing those positive shifts in behavior and mindset.

Development does not mean anger never again happens; it implies you have made some amazing strides on the grounds that you will be able to control your response better in the future, express feeling better, and comprehend the underlying motivation for your anger. The first signs of success on your way to anger management are that you can spot when the beginning of the anger is forming. At one time, you would have lost yourself to anger before knowing what hit you. Now you catch the signs sooner. Your heart may start to race, your muscles may tense, and you may have more reactive thoughts. And that is a gift, because it allows you to take a breath and decide how to respond rather than letting anger drive.

A further indicator of success is that when you are angry, you resort to healthier coping strategies. You now use strategies, such as deep breathing, talking to yourself positively, or stepping away to cool down, rather than using screaming, shutting down, or other maladaptive strategies. These techniques allow you to take a few moments of opportunity to stop the snowball effect of emotions escalating and offer you some clarity on how to face any situation. Throughout your progress, you might also realize you began to interact with people differently.