Discern the root cause of the problem. If you get angry because the car will not start, is it truly that the car won't start—or is it fear of being late and your boss's getting angry at you. Or could it be that you are angry that the car being broken will cause additional financial worry and stress? Over time, you can gain understanding by locating the true cause of your anger … and this understanding will help you control it.

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For further study in this particular step of anger management, you may want to read The Anger Workbook by Dr. Les Carter and Dr. Frank Minirth. This workbook provides valuable help in discerning how a variety of needs (e.g. insecurity, fear, pride, loneliness, inferiority, and unrealistic expectations) can create anger.