Anger

Anger is a powerful emotion which can be destructive and also lead to violence if it isn’t controlled. Farming, like many occupations, can be stressful. When things go wrong you may feel rage and anger. We often take out our anger on those closest to us, our partners and families. Learn to manage your anger.

Look at the situations that make you angry, what can you do to avoid those things happening? Often they are due to a high level of demand on you and a loss of control over the situation.  Such as machinery breakdown, broken water pipes, and people not doing what you think they should be doing. 

Machinery will break down, commodity prices may drop, storms can damage farm buildings, gates may be left open – but how you react can have a profound impact on your own and your family’s health.

Learn simple ABC strategies:
A.    Be aware of how you are feeling. 
B.    Breathe and allow yourself some time.
C.    Take control of your emotions and respond safely and non aggressively.