Do you really need to seek revenge? Before you take any action, carefully consider your motivations. What will you gain through trying to get back at this person?  Revenge can actually increase anger rather than decreasing it. If you end up hurting your ex back, you may feel guilty, sad, or empty afterwards. Wait and consider your actions for awhile before lashing out. Make sure you know everything about the situation to make sure revenge is warranted. Think long and hard about whether you'll actually feel happier if you get back on the guy. Try to accept your urge for revenge is natural. However, remember that the anticipation may feel better than carrying out the act. You may be better off fantasizing about revenge than actually indulging in it. If you're your best self in the wake of a breakup, this is a great means to revenge. You want your ex to feel like you only got better after he left. Start a workout regimen so you can look and feel better.  Pick a form of exercise you enjoy that you're likely to stick to. If you love riding your bike, for example, start taking long bike rides a few times a week. Be careful getting into a new workout routine. Always talk to a doctor before starting a new program, and ease into any form of physical activity. You want to avoid strain. If you're reeling from heartbreak, this is important. You should accept what you're feeling and take some steps to cope with your own pain.  Allow yourself to experience and deal with your emotions. If you need to feel pain, do so. If you need to cry, have a good, long cry. Do things that make you happy. Go out and see a movie with friends. Go visit your family. Sometimes, being happy can be a form of revenge in and of itself. Imagine your ex seeing happy social media posts of you thriving without him. That may hurt him more than any directly vindictive action on your part. Live in the now rather than the past. Remember, you can't undo the past. You can, however, work on making the most of the present.  It's natural to focus on the pain now and again. When you feel yourself doing so, find a way to gently pull yourself back into the present moment. Think to yourself, "That was then and this is now. I want to move forward." Think about all the good things in your life. Focus on your hobbies, your career, and your social life. Do not get sidetracked by petty thoughts. After awhile of healing, you may want to think about forgiveness. Forgiving the person who hurt you may help you find closure.  You don't have to agree with what the guy did to forgive him. You can simply acknowledge that negative actions do not make him a bad person overall. Think to yourself, "This guy made a mistake, like we all do. I'm ready to let it go." Remember, forgiveness is not a sign of weakness. It actually takes a lot of strength of character to forgive someone for hurting you.

Summary: Consider whether this is the right move. Start working out. Take care of yourself. Focus on the present. Consider forgiveness.


If your knee is inflamed you should give it as much rest as possible. Activity on the knee will only increase inflammation. Rest will give your body a chance to heal the underlying cause.  Rest your knee as much as possible. Most people still need to walk and do simple movements with a knee that has inflammation. If this is the case for you, at least try to avoid strenuous activity on the knee. If the inflammation has not improved after 1-2 days, you should see your doctor. Inflammation can be reduced by icing the knee. Reducing the temperature of the area constricts blood vessels, which reduces swelling. It also decreases pain by numbing the area.  Apply an ice pack for 15 minutes of every hour. Doing this for 3 to 4 hours in a row will reduce inflammation drastically.  You can use an actual ice pack to reduce inflammation. However, a bag of frozen vegetables works just as well. Wrap the frozen bag with a towel to protect your skin from the cold. Putting some compression on a knee that has inflammation can prevent or reduce swelling. Compress the knee area by wrapping it in a compression bandage. Compression bandages are available at most drug stores and big box stores.  Be sure that you don't wrap the area too tight. A very tight bandage can cut off circulation to the rest of the limb. To make sure it's not too tight, ensure that you can slip one of your fingers under the bandage and lift the finger slightly. Also, if your toes or feet start to become numb, it is a sign that you need to loosen the wrap. Give yourself a break from the wrap every few hours. Wrapping your knee can also help to support the knee if you do need to walk on it. Lift your knee above your heart so that circulation in the knee is increased. This is easiest to do when lying down. Once you are lying down, have someone put pillows under your knee until it is elevated above your heart. Elevate your inflamed knee whenever you are resting. If you plan on watching TV, reading a book, or taking a nap, lift your knee while doing it. Simple over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can reduce swelling in the knee. They will also reduce any pain you are having due to your injury.  Follow the dosing directions supplied on the packaging. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about possible drug interactions or problems taking anti-inflammatory medications with your specific health history.

Summary: Give your knee a break. Apply cold to the area. Compress the area. Elevate the knee. Take over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.


McDonald's restaurants are typically very busy, so don't hold up the line by being indecisive. If you know that you are going to take awhile to decide, stand off the side to look at the menu. Once you know what you want, you can get in line and approach the register. When your order your drink, be as specific as possible. Always use the proper name for the item you are ordering, and specify exactly how you want it. If you do not specify, you will receive your drink how it is traditionally made. For example, the default milk used at McDonald's is whole milk, and the default temperature for most drinks is hot. If you do not specify that you do not want those things, that is what you will get.  If you order a coffee, specify how many creams and sugars you want. If you want a flavor, explicitly say what flavor you want. If you want a certain type of milk, tell the cashier. Like most of McDonald's products, all hot and cold coffee drinks come in small, medium, and large. If you do not specify what size drink you'd like, you may end up getting a size that you do not want.
Summary: Know what you want before you approach the register. Be specific with your order. Tell the cashier what size drink you'd like.