- Stop a sneeze in its tracks by pressing down on the realm right on top of your higher lip
While most of the time you should just go ahead and sneeze, you can definitely use this trick when you're, like, meeting your idol or saying your wedding vows.
And when you do sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue (and your hands) before it happens, or bend your elbow and sneeze into your upper arm.
- When you get a brain freeze, press and hold your tongue up to the roof of your mouth.
Or, have a drink or two of something warm, like tea. Read more about what causes brain freeze and why these techniques help here.
- Read a paragraph or so of sentences backwards, and you might be able to touch your toes.
