One of the quickest ways to soothe anger is to go for a slow, soft walk. It is difficult to nurture anger while concentrating on walking softly. Rather than stepping hard and fast as is the tendency when angry, walk as if you are trying to step on old boards without making them squeak. Or, visualize yourself walking by a sleeping baby that you don't want to wake up. Pretend you are walking softly toward someone you want to surprise with your arrival.
You don't have to take a long soft walk in order to soothe your emotions. If you are at work, a soft walk down the hallway is sufficient. At home, just a slow, soft walk down the driveway or even just to the other end of the house can change an unpleasant mood. A soft walk can help soothe various unpleasant emotions such as anger, sadness, disappointment, and impatience. The idea of walking softly to regain a sense of calm is a simple idea but it is an idea that has positive results. Sometimes it is the simple things in life that bring the greatest rewards.
