"What should I do if I come home from school and I had a bad day and I need to get all of my anger out of my system so that I don't take it out on my friends?"

We all have the occasional bad day, or string of bad days. Fortunately there are a variety of ways to cope with bad days without taking it out on friends or family. Music, exercise, and engaging in constructive hobbies are just a few of the things you can do. I recommend calm, relaxing music with deep breathing or meditation. Engaging in strenuous exercise like running or weight-lifting can also have a calming effect. Finally, hobbies, even video games, as long as they are used in moderation, can be fun and helpful for relaxation and de-stressing.

If these methods don't work, it may be helpful to talk to a guidance counselor at school to discuss other coping strategies.

Learn more about coping with stress and peer pressure.