Tranquilize -

Slow, rhythmic breaths tell your nervous system the "threat" is gone.

The ancient practice of samatha aims to tranquilize the body and mind to bring the mind to total stillness. tranquilize

We often stress because we are trying to control every outcome. As author Ronald Shapiro noted, you can't tranquilize others' emotions or external events, but you can control your preparation. Sometimes the most tranquilizing thought is accepting that you’ve done all you can, and the rest is out of your hands. 4. Use Your Senses to De-escalate Slow, rhythmic breaths tell your nervous system the

Put the phone in another room. If you aren’t looking at the noise, it can’t shout at you. As author Ronald Shapiro noted, you can't tranquilize

Whether it’s your breath or a candle flame, give your mind one single thing to hold onto.

Sometimes, to save the situation, you have to 1. Identify the "Predator"

When your mind wanders (and it will), gently guide it back without judgment. 3. The Power of "Probable Impossibilities"