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After being insulted, writing down your feelings on paper then getting rid of it reduces anger - EurekAlert

<p>Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have discovered a simple, but effective, strategy to help people reduce their feelings of anger. Disposing of a piece of paper containing your written thoughts on the cause of your anger can effectively neutralize it. This process is like a Japanese tradition called <em>hakidashisara</em>, in which people write their negative thoughts on a plate then destroy it. Their findings suggest a simple and effective method of suppressing anger supported by science.</p>

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