Here is the 5 Easy Steps to Keeping Your Cool
It is surprisingly easy to lose your cool, and to react
to minor stresses and to irritating people. However, most of us would rather
feel relaxed and in control, and the following guidelines can help us reach
this goal.
1. Keep things in perspective:
Often we catastrophise or over-react when the issue or offense is
insignificant. Here, it is best to force yourself to take a balanced approach
and remind yourself, “it’s minor, and not worth the energy!”
2. Visualise yourself coping:
Take a few deep breaths and let your feelings settle down. Draw a mental
picture of a calm, unflustered “you”, who takes their time to respond and is
able to cope. Then, in a calm, low voice – with a few well chosen words –
respond as you would like, so you maintain your self-respect.
3. Be aware of your triggers:
When someone pushes our buttons we generally react. However, if we know what
those are then we can regain control, and can practice how to cope when our
feelings are stirred. Also, if we’re tired or hungry, feeling cold, or
over-stretched then we’re much more likely to over-react.
4. Create a calm environment:
Stay one step ahead by preparing yourself for inevitable setbacks and
infuriating people. For example, play some music in the car, or take a walk
during lunch, or keep some photos in your office of the people that you love.
5. Distract yourself:
When you feel the pressure building, or you start to ruminate, think of
something that’s amusing, or a fun event you’ve planned.
These are just a few suggestions to help you stay
detached so that stresses and people don’t make you lose your cool.
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