Kolaveri Di is the latest rage on any social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter or the video sharing sites of You Tube. The lyrics portray the anguish of an average Indian boy who has just tasted rejection from the hands of the girl whom he liked.
Kolaveri Di has shed light on the emotions that every individual faces on every walk of life. Each individual has a different way to vent out their emotions. Some feel angry and stressed while others handle every situation with a positive frame of mind.
It is normal to experience a feeling of anger but what we perceive as anger is usually our frustration stemming from certain situations or people. Anger and frustration are destructive emotions that can create immense negative energy and can do great harm.
Other than singing Kolaveri Di there are other ways to manage your anger and stress.
Talk to someone
This is the most common advice given. Talk to someone who can understand you and who will be sympathetic. Get it out of your system. You will feel better once you have shared.
Cry
This is the best way to rid all pressures from your system and it calms you. But don’t cry all the time either! Also do remember to drink water or any fluid once you are done.
Eat
This is not a very healthy option, but sometimes having a meal or maybe a sweet fruit like banana or chikoo helps, as they add to your body energy levels which are low when the mind is frustrated. Even a piece of chocolate is not a bad idea.
Meditate
For those who can effectively concentrate, there are different ways to meditate like simply concentrating on your breathing- in and out, in and out, in and out. Concentrate on one thing or thought (good thought) and allow your inner self to relax. Try and clear the mind of all different kinds of thoughts and perhaps chant something or simply repeat any positive statement or word that you like.
Exercise
Sweat it out. Most of the time when we are frustrated and angry, we feel like we want to hurl something. At this point go for a walk or a run. Use a punching bag if available. Go and work out at the gym, do a few strokes at the swimming pool, etc. whatever works for you.
Healthy distraction
Watch a movie or read a book to keep your mind away from whatever it is that is angering you. Involve yourself in a new project or some new work that is not mechanical, so that your mind is kept busy.
Sleep
This is an option that may not always be convenient but whenever possible, cry or shout yourself out in the privacy of your room and then sleep the anger off. It does wonders when you wake up.
Music
“Music soothes the soul”. Listen to your favorite music. Preferably start with a fast track to suit your mood and then shift to a softer soothing one to calm you down or else hum the favorite “Why this Kolaveri, Di”
Learn to express your anger in a safe way. Choose the activity that helps you relax and manage your anger and stress in a better way.
Now what?......Enjoy this awesome song!!
Pramadam. Pramadam. Pramadam!!!! (Means superb in Tamil:))
