These days, I try to game (and kill things), play drums (physical force and activity), or take many, many deep breaths.
Years ago, I used to grab a pair of nunchucks and start swinging 'em around.
It's amazing how you forget about almost everything else when there are two pieces of aircraft aluminum (aluminium for you others) whizzing around your head and other favorite body parts. Your focus is entirely on the sticks, and on making sure they stay where they are supposed to.... or else
For a really serious issue, I'd do it in the darkest area available. Spinning metal or wood that you can't see... man, does that change your attitude!