2. Emotional regulation:

When we are first learning how not to ‘freak out’ emotionally emergency tactics can be a godsend:

1. Hold your breath and plunge your face into cold water, triggering what is called the ‘human dive reflex’ (or try holding ice in your hand).
2. Do about 20 ...

1. Take a long, deep breath to calm yourself down.
2. According to Harvard Health, deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress.

Regardless of how well you are prepared for a situation, there will always be people who will frustrate or anger you.

When those situations arise, first ask yourself, on a scale of 1 to 10, how important the issue is at the moment. With anything less than a 6, take a brea...