Control Emotions

Have you ever been a victim of road rage? If you commute, do you waste mental energy with negative thoughts about your fellow commuters? Following is an example of applying the ABC method and visualize how you can diminish those negative thoughts and control your anger.

A=Actual event: “I was cut off in traffic.”

B=Beliefs: “That driver shouldn’t be allowed on the road. After yelling at him, I snapped at my roommate.”

C=Challenge: “I was angry, frustrated, and in a bad mood all day.”

“The other driver made a mistake, but that doesn’t mean he’s a bad driver all the time. Maybe he was late for work or rushing to pick someone up. It’s better to take a deep breath, be thankful there wasn’t an accident, and let it go.”

“I feel good that I can control my emotions and not allow one event to ruin my day. This incident reminds me that driving takes focus and attention.”

Practice the ABC Method of Self-Management

Complete Worksheet 2.1 in your text, or develop a related scenario using the ABC Template (24.0K)