Ep 12: Breaking It Down: The Advanced Anger Protocol

Back in Episode 5 of From Pissed Off to Poised, I introduced the Mini Anger Protocol—a quick tool to help you navigate those heated moments when anger takes over. Today, we’re diving deeper. In this episode, I’ll break down how the protocol works, step by step, and guide you through an 8-step process to create a more personalized, comprehensive approach.

This isn’t just about calming down; it’s about equipping yourself to respond with clarity and confidence in any situation. We’ll revisit the attitude breathing exercise and explore how to weave it seamlessly into your protocol. I’ll also highlight the importance of stepping away when anger spikes and show you how to tune into your body to pinpoint the exact emotion you’re feeling—and understand its influence.

Here’s the thing: preparation is everything. When you take the time to craft and practice your protocol in a calm environment, you’re training yourself to show up differently in the heat of the moment. That first time you catch yourself pausing and choosing a mindful response instead of reacting? It’s a powerful shift, proof of the impact of your work and the incentive to keep on doing more of it. Let’s get started.

What You'll Learn: 

• Recognize your activators to build a protocol that truly works for you.
• Enhance mental clarity and cognitive performance by breathing in positive emotions to create coherent heart rhythms.
• Rescheduling or bringing in support is always an option if you’re unable to show up intentionally, even after following your protocol.
• Using your protocol can inspire those around you to shift their responses too.

Featured:

• Refer back to episodes two, three and four where I talk about awareness behind why we become angry.

• Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
• Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
• Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.