What to do when someone is yelling at you, according to psychologists

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July 16, 2026 What to do when someone is yelling at you, according to psychologists By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness When someone loses their temper, it's surprisingly easy to pour gasoline on the fire. Psychologists say a few small shifts in your wording can make a huge difference. Here are the phrases they recommend keeping in your back pocket. READ MORE » If you have a minute, please take our quick survey to help us better understand who you are and which health topics interest you most. Take the Survey WHAT ELSE TO READ What’s the ‘Chaos Zone’ Decluttering Method—And Does It Work? Whether it works depends on how your brain responds to clutter.   Can a Multivitamin Make Up for a Bad Diet? Some studies have found that multivitamins don’t actually improve health outcomes, but certain groups might benefit.   12 Communication Habits That Annoy Your Coworkers—And How to Fix Them They waste time, create stress, and strain work relationships.   If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, click here. Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander.     Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.         Subscribe to TIME TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via Facebook | X | Newsletters PRIVACY POLICY | YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS Questions? Contact newsletters@time.com   © 2026 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved. TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508 Boone, IA 50037-0508, United States Unsubscribe Terms of Service