We all get triggered, whether it’s from obvious issues like a late employee or something subtler like underlying guilt or tension. Often, we start our day with stress already close to maxed out, and one small thing can push us over the edge, leading to an overreaction and, often, guilt.
Here’s how to calm down, fast:
- Short-term: Try box breathing, visualize the worst-case scenario, or tell yourself you’re excited rather than nervous. Distract yourself from ruminating thoughts and think only of the next immediate step, rather than a cascade of “what ifs.”
- Medium-term: Start a meditative practice, like a daily brain dump, to slow down racing thoughts. Stop letting them fall like dominoes into worry spirals about how others will respond to you.
- Long-term: Watch your thoughts and avoid keeping score. Shift your focus from judgment to positivity, and stop “should-ing” yourself about what you could or should be doing. Build physical resilience through fitness to stabilize your stress response over time.
While stress is unavoidable, how you handle it is up to you. Follow these steps to keep your cool today and build resilience for the future.
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