There are times when you reach your limit and you just want to scream in frustration. Anger is a natural reaction, and it’s not normal to be happy all the time. Different people have different reactions when they’re mad, and getting out of control is the worst thing one can do. If you’re the type who flies into a rage whenever you get mad, here are some tips on how to mange anger.

TIP #1 TAKE A DEEP BREATHE

People who go into a rage do it in a snap. They don’t think about the consequences of what they’re about to do, or they have no time to think about it. Taking a deep breath whenever you feel anger building up inside gives you a second to think about what will happen if you scream and shout out of anger, and it’s a great way to clear your mind too. Most people find that this one second they spend taking a deep breath is actually enough to calm their anger. 

TIP #2 COUNT 

If you still feel like going on a rage after taking a deep breath, slow down and count to ten. If you’re still too angry by then, count to fifteen—count to a hundred if you must. Counting is a great way to think about the situation and calming yourself. In fact, this is one of the most common advises given to people attending anger management classes.

TIP #3 LEARN HOW TO SAY NO

Angry outbursts are products of pent up anger. This is often caused by being pushed to the limit, especially by a superior like your boss or your mom. Instead of getting frustrated because you were asked to work after office hours, calmly and thoroughly explain that you can’t because your kid is sick. If you clearly send your message across, people will understand and you won’t be pushed to do something that you don’t want to do. 

TIP #4 REMEMBER THAT BEING ANGRY IS ALL UP TO YOU

No one can be blamed by your rage other than yourself. Just remember that going on an angry outburst is a sign of weak self control, and this says a lot about. While anger is not easy to manage, it doesn’t mean that it’s impossible. Instead of focusing on the anger, distract yourself and think happy thoughts. Remember that tomorrow is another day, and what’s making you angry today may not seem as important tomorrow. 

Parties are great. It’s a great way to unwind after a long day at work, or to have fun with friends. Only problem is, drinking more than a few rounds may result to hangover. There’s the splitting headache, dizziness, severe thirst and nausea. You may say “I’ll never drink again” to yourself, but it’s too late for that. Since you’d need to fix yourself as fast as possible, here are the best ways on how to get rid of a hangover.

BANANA

You might laugh at this one, but bananas are actually effective for calming the stomach. If you want, you can also make a banana milkshake with honey. The milk rehydrates your system, while the honey makes up for the lost fluid in your body. Bananas are also rich in electrolytes, which is effective for rehydration.

ICE COLD WATER

Drinking alcoholic beverages will dehydrate your body, hence the severe thirst when you wake up. To get rid of hangover, you can actually drink ice cold water instead. Several glasses should be enough or two glasses for every glass of alcohol (although I doubt if you counted the night before). 

SLEEP

If you don’t have to rush to work or school the next day, sleeping hangover off is actually effective. By giving your body enough rest, you give your system a chance to boost up, minimizing hangover symptoms when you wake up.

CHICKEN SOUP

No, this is not only effective for flu. If you think about it, flu and hangover actually have a lot in common. They both cause headaches and nausea, so it’s not a wonder why they have the same remedy. A bowl of hot chicken soup and a glass of orange soda actually works for me, and I won’t be surprised if they do the same thing to you.

LIME

Lime helps in stabilizing blood sugar, which will help a lot the morning after drinking. Simply mix a teaspoon of sugar and two teaspoons of fresh lime juice into a glass of water, and drink it. You can either have it warm or cold, although I find that cold is more refreshing.

ASPIRIN

Of course, who would ever forget good old aspirin? A pill is enough to take care of the headache—one of the most common hangover symptoms. You can also eat fresh fruits along with it, which is also effective in replacing the vitamins lost during your drinking session.