Serena Williams was recently fined for an angry tirade at the U.S Open. She is required to pay $82,500 for berating a tennis official on national television. She was also placed on probation for the next two years. If she looses her temper on the court again she may required to pay $175,000.

On some occassions the consequences of an anger management meltdown is enough to get people to rethink their attittude and their actions. That is if the consequences are serious enough. In Serena’s case a $82,000 fine is comparable to a $200 carpool lane ticket for us regular folk. In addition to her tennis $14 million prize match winnings. She also has major endorsements with Hewlett Packer, Tampax and Nike.

Serena would possibly benefit from taking part in an anger management course to help her understand the origins of her aggression.

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Jump on board, get your ticket to the Great American Smoke Out.

Millions of Americans are committing to say No Thanks to cigarettes for 24 hours today. The hope is to jump start a nation-wide movement to eradicate smoking.

Better Health, Better Environment, Angry Smokers

There is promise of better health, and a better environment but there is also a possibility for a lot of angry smokers in withdrawal. A withdrawal symptom is something that a person experiences when he or she stops using a substance. In the case of smoking the substance is nicotine.

Smoking withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms from smoking may include dizziness, dry throat, excessive mucus, problems falling asleep, feeling tired and fatigued, increased hunger, constipation, depression and anger.

Anger Management Tips for smokers

If you find yourself on the verge of loosing your temper during the Great American Smoke Out try these simple anger management tips.

Partner Up – Don’t “Smoke Out” alone. Smoking is a very social activity and your mind find yourself isolated when you decide to quit. Find a partner who has agreed to quit smoking or better yet start a small support group.

Communicate- Its perfectly appropriate to talk to others about how you are feeling. Holding in your anxiety and fears about quitting smoking only increases your stress level. Be honesty about your struggle.

Exercise- Exercising is a great distraction. Many smoker miss the kinetic activity involved in lighting up. Moving around can help take the place of the ritual movements involved in smoking. In addition the endorphins produced through exercise help limit some of the physical withdrawal symptoms.

Adjust your expectations- You may find yourself frustrated and angry if you fall of the wagon. Recovery from smoking is a journey. Allow room for some failure in your recovery plan. If you are too hard on your self you may be tempted to give up totally.

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Shannon Munford, the owner of Daybreak Counseling Service will be teaching in his Gardena Office every Monday evening for the month of November.

Mr. Munford is the producer of several anger management animated short videos that tell the stories of everyday angry Los Angelinos.

Mr. Munford has also appeared and consulted with several reality shows including MTV Real World Hollywood, Decision House, Bad Girls Club Season 3 and more.

In an effort to continue his connection with the public he serves he will be taking the reins in his Gardena office for the month of November only.

To schedule an appointment feel free to contact a representative.

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The pilgrims had it right. After a year of fighting pestilence and disease, a harsh winter, and the sorrow of loss and death they took time to give thanks.

It is easy to let your anger build when in the midst of tragedy. A painful divorce or a sudden lay off can cause those who are the meekest to loose their temper.

But if we took the time to stop and count our blessings we would find that we are not as bad off as we think we are. Look around. Is there a roof over your head? Did you have breakfast, lunch and dinner today? If you said yes, you are far more blessed than millions around the world.

Making a gratitude list is the perfect anger management technique. When you are able to recognize and verbalize the good inspite of the bad it gives you a better perspective.

Don’t let this season of Thanksgiving pass without appreciating what you have. You will find yourself a little less angry.

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