Staying Calm

[angel34]

I have a question to ask, how do you stay calm?

This can be at work, at an exam, playing a game or any situation you can think of. If you do different things for different situations please list them all(or as many as you want)

Personally I just stop what I am doing an look at thing for a different prospective. Deep breathing and thinking about something else usually help as well. Now over to you.

 

[MultiColouredWonder]

think of your "happy place"
mine's free falling in an endless sea of sky

 

[Mr.Petey]

It's not easy but the best way I find is to look at most upsetting/stressful situation is logically and from a matter-of-fact point of view. I tend to look at all available options too, where some people would immediately give up and cave in.

Usually a lot of emotional-based decisions will only get so far if that makes sense

 

[HSIAMetalKing]

Deep breathing helps me a lot-- it's about the only thing I can do to stop myself from spiraling into a furious rage. I guess it's all about giving yourself a few moments to cool down.

 

[AboveUp]

Keep music in my mind. I think of a song, focus on that and the whole day just falls into place around me.

 

[lewism247]

If possible I'll listen to a relaxing/groovy/really good song. That normally calms me down.

Failing that....

Why do you think I still have Soul Calibur 4

 

[Claptrap]

I play little mind games, IE i ask myself a maths problem in my head, Or just make a random story, Like there once was a little boy... etc.

 

[TriggerHappyAngel]

Spoiler: Just always look on the bright side of life! :D

~ always think as positive as possible, that's how i stay calm.

 

[badpun]

usually a deep breath and trying to focus on a point and center myself usually works for me

 

[Marter]

I think about what has happened in my head, and try to see things from both perspectives. I'll then react in a logical, and calm manner.

 

[Artina89]

Deep breaths and water usually do it for me. Helps clear my brain.