What are two things a person can do to blow off steam to help them manage anger?

• A. Cleaning and running
• B. Reading and sleeping
• C. Cooking and watching TV
• D. Yelling and sulking

Answer: (A)

Blowing off steam in healthy ways involves reducing physical arousal and shifting focus to a constructive task. Cleaning provides a purposeful, grounding activity that interrupts angry thoughts and gives you a small, tangible sense of control. Running or other aerobic exercise releases built-up energy and stress hormones, boosts mood through endorphins, and helps you vent anger without hurting yourself or others. Together, these two activities address both the mental and physical sides of anger, making it easier to calm down and think more clearly.

Other options are less effective for quick anger relief: reading and sleeping can be calming but don’t always reduce arousal fast enough; cooking and watching TV are distractions but can be passive and don’t actively dissipate anger; yelling and sulking typically escalates anger and reinforces negative patterns.