You got owned?

Don't get mad, everything is going to be alright...

1- Don't hit the controller on the ground, smash your laptop or slam your keyboard. When you do this, the stuff inside of it will either break or disconnect and won't work again (e.g. character won't stop moving right because the joystick is messed up or your laptop stopped working).

2- Hit something you know that it will not break (e.g. pillows, couch, etc.), but never hit the floor. You could damage something a lot more important than a controller.

3- Stop playing the game for 20 minutes; take a break, have a drink or watch some TV. You can always play another game, of course. During the break, try to understand that video games are created just for entertainment. If you feel like you want to squeeze something, then you are taking it way too seriously.

4- When you get back on the game, don't head right into the level. Warm up on the tutorial missions or the first level. When you are warmed up, you won't make as many careless mistakes (e.g. fall off an edge or walk into an explosive).

5- Get plenty of sleep, take care of your body, eat properly, and you'll be amazed at how well you play games due to sharp reaction times. Sleepiness, poor health, and dehydration lead to slower reaction time, which in turn lowers your skill in games that require fast thinking on your par

6- Repeat steps as necessary.