From Hakidashisara to Paper Shredding: A Revolutionary Japanese Anger Management Technique
Japanese anger management techniques often involve expressing emotions through physical actions, such as smashing small discs during festivals like Hakidashisara. However, a new technique has emerged that involves writing down emotions on paper and then destroying it. A study conducted at Nagoya University’s Graduate School of Informatics found that this method significantly reduced levels of anger in participants.
In the study, participants were asked to write short opinions on various topics and then received negative feedback. They were instructed to write about what triggered their emotions in response to the feedback and then either throw the paper away, keep it, or destroy it in a shredder. The researchers found that destroying the paper had a particularly powerful effect in reducing anger levels.
This technique may be useful for managing anger and stress for entrepreneurs or individuals experiencing high levels of emotional distress. It allows individuals to confront and release their emotions by writing them down and physically destroying the paper. This method draws on both scientific research and cultural traditions like the Hakidashisara festival.
Overall, this study highlights the effectiveness of writing down emotions and physically destroying the paper as a way to manage anger. It provides a practical and accessible method for controlling emotions and stress that can be easily incorporated into daily routines.
