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Count to... - Ten or 100? It depends how angry you are. Alternatively, you can also count down. The aim is to give yourself time to calm down.

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Practice gratitude -

Yes, there are lots of things to be grateful for. Focusing on that will help you gain some perspective and calm yourself down.

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Breathe - Practice deep breathing. Inhale slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth.

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Relax your muscles progressively - Tense and slowly relax your muscles. Breathe slowly as you release the tension.

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Write an email or letter - Vent all your anger in an email or letter, and then delete it. Sometimes all you need is to express your emotions.

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Visualize a stop sign - When you're angry, just picture a stop sign. This is a good mental cue for you to avoid reacting when angry.

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Go for a walk - Exercise can do wonders to control anger. If you're unable to hit the gym or do something more intense, just go for a stroll.

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Don't blame others - Somebody else's actions might have angered you, but try to keep it focused on you. Example: "I am angry because..." instead of blaming others with blanket statements and calling them names.

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Choose a mantra - Repeat a phrase or word that helps you control your anger. Just experiment, find what works for you, and stick to it.

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Stretch - Stretching your neck and rolling your shoulders might help you relax and focus on something else.

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Laugh - Laughter can indeed be the best medicine. Share some jokes with a friend, watch funny videos, or simply do whatever else it takes to get you bursting out laughing.

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Get creative - Channel your anger into something creative. Try painting, writing, or drawing, for example.

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Listen to music - Play your favorite tunes. Music can be quite cathartic when you're angry.

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Visualization - Mentally escape by visualizing a pleasant scene. Imagine your favorite place and all the details within it.

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Zip your mouth - Just stop talking. Rarely will something good come out of your mouth when you're angry, so just picture your lips sealed.

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Take a break - Get away from people and the buzz of daily life, and simply enjoy some quiet time.

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Empathy - Understanding the other person's perspective might help you control your anger.

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Forgiveness - Imagine forgiving someone who made you angry. This will help you let go of anger and actually allow you to forgive for real.

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Timer - Set a time you'll have to wait before saying anything when you're angry. This will allow you to calm down and not say something you shouldn't.

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Change your routine - Is your commute to work driving you crazy? Change your route, go to a different coffee place, etc. Sometimes it's as simple as changing things up a bit.

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Problem-solving response - Rehearse your answers to specific situations. This way your reaction will be more predictable and you're less likely to let anger take over.

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Find the quickest solution - Sometimes you just need to look for the most immediate solution to something that might make you feel angry. Your kids didn't tidy up their rooms? Just close the door and deal with it later.

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Write a journal - Expressing your anger like this can be quite therapeutic. Just let it all out in your personal journal.

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Do something - Take action and do something you've been meaning to do for a long time. Anger can make you more productive: just channel all that energy towards something positive.

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Talk to a friend - Talking to a friend could help you get a different perspective and therefore control your anger.

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Express your anger - Yup, really. Outbreaks of anger won't be productive, but you can express how you feel in a controlled, mature fashion.

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Seek help -

All these tips aside, remember that it's important to seek professional help if you believe you have an anger management problem.

See also: Why our bodies have reactions that we cannot control

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