5 Venting Tips for Teens

We all get angry. We get pouty and frustrated. Most of the time we blame what we’re mad about on others when we know it’s our fault, or is that just me? Although I get moody at times, I know that people around me have bad moods also. Here are a few basic ideas to help you vent until you can think through the situation:

Rip
Write everything that’s bothering you on a sheet of paper. Tear it into pieces or crumple it up and toss it.

Run
Use your anger for something productive. Run or walk for two miles, by yourself or with a friend.

Talk
Sometimes the best thing to do is to talk to someone. Instead of turning to your best friend (who’s probably already heard the story of your boyfriend breaking up with you plenty of times), talk to the girl who sits next to you in Math class. We usually get the best advice from people we don’t know. Just remember to share more about yourself than the problem you’re currently dealing with so your positive energy shines through as well.

Clean
Clean your room or bathroom. You could even ask your parents if they need help cleaning the kitchen. Cleaning helps to blow off steam and makes people optimistic because of what they’ve accomplished.

Plan
Instead of worrying about your soccer team’s loss, plan a fun weekend to look forward to. Make plans for friends to come over and watch movies or embark on a mission to visit every ice cream joint in your town.

Honestly, the best thing to do when you’re angry is to keep your thoughts straight. Control yourself long enough so you don’t become part of someone else’s problem.