Q: If the source of the anger is related to a solvable problem, maybe you can help. If the person is calm enough to listen to reason, offer solutions and help to lay out a plan that will correct the situation. In some cases, an angry person can’t be reasoned with in this way. Assess the situation and determine whether you should wait until the person has calmed down enough to listen to positive reasoning. It is important to focus on the present when processing feelings of anger, but you should try to get the person to focus on the future when finding a solution.  This can help the person think more reasonably and focus on the improved results from the solution instead of continuing to dwell in the anger of the past or present. Not every problem or situation that makes someone angry has a solution.  If this is the case, it’s important to emphasize that the person needs to work through his emotions and move on.
A: See if you can help the person make things better. Focus on the future. Help the person accept that there may not be a solution.

Q: Splitting your attention among multiple tasks makes the quality of thought that you're giving to each task less. A recent social and psychological study revealed that chronic multi-tasking in a variety of interactive media makes us poorer students, workers, and less efficient learners.  Start prioritizing the most important things you have to do each day and just focus your attention there. Write out a list to start the day, and work through it. Finish one thing before starting another. Even if you find something challenging, stick with it until you're done. Switching between tasks is often more difficult than finishing something you've started. Recent studies show that as short a break as five minutes every hour results in more efficiency than a single long break in the middle of a workday. Let your brain rest and refresh, to give yourself the best chance of staying mentally strong throughout a difficult task. For lots of people, the chatter of the radio in the background, or the noise of the television is part of almost every minute. If you have a lot of white noise and static in your life, try replacing it with soft relaxing music. Let yourself focus on doing one thing only, instead of trying to entertain yourself while you work.   Focusing more on what you're doing will have the added benefit of letting you finish your work more quickly. If you're trying to watch a show at the same time, it'll take longer. Want to really eliminate distraction? Get off the Internet. When you're trying to study and Facebook is only a click away, it's awfully tempting to mess around. Use a web-blocker or a site-blocker if you can't unplug yourself. Leave your phone in another room or on silent so you avoid frequently checking it. It may sound overly simple, but one excellent way of focusing your attention back to a task when you find your mind wandering is to remind yourself, "Be here now." Don't think about what you're eating for lunch, or what you're doing later tonight, or what's going to happen this weekend. Just be here now and do what you're doing. Try using a keyword mantra, if you don't like "Be here now." Pick a password or a keyword from what you're doing. If you're doing math homework, make it "math" or another related vocab word. When you notice your attention waning, repeat the keyword until you can re-focus.
A: Do one thing at a time. Take frequent short breaks. Get rid of distractions. Be here now.

Q: Cover the surface that you will be working on with a drop cloth, newspaper, or cheap tablecloth. If there is anything near by that could get stained, move it out of the way or cover it up with a drop cloth or cheap tablecloth. It would be a good idea to wear some old clothing or a work apron as well. If you will be working with spray paint or oil-based paint, open up some windows to ensure good ventilation. This includes things like knobs, hinges, and metal plates. Place everything into labeled zippered bags or containers. Skip this step if you are working on a craft item with nailed or glued hardware. Removing this type of hardware will do more damage than good. This includes nailed or glued hardware that you could not remove on craft items. Run your fingernail or a burnishing tool across the tape to ensure a tight seal. If you don't have a tight seal, the paint can seep under the tape and give you a blurred line. It is best to use painter's tape as opposed to masking tape because painter's tape is less sticky. Masking tape is more likely to mar the surface or leave behind hard-to-clean residue. Start with a sanding block to smooth away any imperfections, then move on to sandpaper. If you are working with a rough surface, start with 60- to 80-grit sandpaper, then move onto a finer grit once the surface is evenly sanded. If you are working with a smoother surface, start with 120-grit sandpaper and move to 220-grit. Wipe the surface with a tack cloth, then clean it with warm, soapy water. Scrub any stubborn areas with an old toothbrush or manicure brush. Rinse the surface with fresh water, then let it dry completely. If the item you are painting is made from plastic, wipe it down with rubbing alcohol after you wash it with soap and water. Let the item air dry after you wipe it with rubbing alcohol.
A:
Protect your workspace against stains. Remove all hardware, if needed. Cover anything that you do not want painted with painter's tape. Sand the surface smooth. Clean the surface to remove any sanding dust and previous grime.