How do I calm down?

One exercise that I enjoy is thinking back to a time where I have felt really relaxed. If you can close your eyes and picture that in your mind; remember the sounds, sights, smells, textures etc of that situation. That combined with some breathing exercises. I also enjoy meditation. There are many apps out there that can take you through guided meditations. Ultimately, everyone has something that works best for them, so it's about finding what works best for you! Then give yourself permission to do that. :)

Release your energy on something. For example, during a speech or presentations, have cue cards and rub your thumbs against the paper holding the cards 80-90 degrees so people can't tell you're nervous while speaking because you're releasing the nerves by being active without anyone seeing it.

Try out the mindfulness exercises! Terrific :D You can also try tensing different muscles and relaxing. Listening to soothing music or meditation is great too!

I calm down by deep breathing, and telling myself I can achieve whatever I'm wanting to achieve at the time - this gives me confidence. I also listen to calming music at times - some classical music does the trick for me, but nature sounds work for me too - except water sounds! (Those make me want to go to the restroom!)

You can try many different techniques, like breathing excercises, meditation, venting (for example to a Listener!), grounding techniques like naming all the blue things in a room (helps with panic attacks)... There are many resources here on 7 Cups. Check them out!

There are many ways to calm down but it is not always easy depending on your location. If you are in a public place such as work, taking a walk to the bathroom and rubbing your hands together until they are warm and placing them over your eyes is a technique that many use. Another that is sometimes implemented are distracting the senses for a short time. 5: Acknowledge FIVE things you see around you. Maybe it is a bird, maybe it is pencil, maybe it is a spot on the ceiling, however big or small, state 5 things you see. 4: Acknowledge FOUR things you can touch around you. Maybe this is your hair, hands, ground, grass, pillow, etc, whatever it may be, list out the 4 things you can feel. 3: Acknowledge THREE things you hear. This needs to be external, do not focus on your thoughts; maybe you can hear a clock, a car, a dog park. or maybe you hear your tummy rumbling, internal noises that make external sounds can count, what is audible in the moment is what you list. 2: Acknowledge TWO things you can smell: This one might be hard if you are not in a stimulating environment, if you cannot automatically sniff something out, walk nearby to find a scent. Maybe you walk to your bathroom to smell soap or outside to smell anything in nature, or even could be as simple as leaning over and smelling a pillow on the couch, or a pencil. Whatever it may be, take in the smells around you. 1. Acknowledge ONE thing you can taste. What does the inside of your mouth taste like, gum, coffee, or the sandwich from lunch? Focus on your mouth as the last step and take in what you can taste. At home, you can exercise, take a bubble bath, listen to your favorite music etc. While these things work for some, sometimes there are other things that can be better. Explore some coping skills and make a list of things you can do and practice them not only while you are not calm, but also while you are at peace. This helps us not relate the coping skill with stress. Its a trial until you find the perfect one that helps you but no matter what, dont go through this alone and always talk things out with someone when you can! :)

Breathe and think of happy thoughts. I know sometimes this can be very hard, but you must at least try. If this does not work I strongly suggest talking to someone. Doing this has calmed me down numerous times. You can talk to a trusted adult, friend, sibling, or use this app to talk to other people. Finding a distraction is also very helpful. Watching YouTube videos, a funny movie, or a comedy show really helps sometimes. Just use past experiences of how you have calmed yourself to your advantage. Going outside and walking or sitting also really helps.

I've noticed that when I'm feeling very overwhelmed or frustrated, it's because there is too much going on at once and I'm over stimulated. To combat this, I go to a quiet room, dim the lights (or turn them off) and put on ocean waves. Eventually, I put on a favorite funny show as a distraction. Sometimes, I go in the completely opposite direction. I'll throw on headphones and get outside for a fast-paced walk or run until I feel back to baseline. In either case, I try to take the time for myself so I can get in the right headspace before I make the next move and so that I can objectively process the situation that caused the issue in the first place.

There are many anxieties calming techniques available today. These calming techniques start with controlling the thoughts in our minds. Our thoughts affect our moods, desires, feelings, attitudes, decisions, and behaviors in surprising ways. Mindfulness limits thoughts overload by focusing on singular thoughts. Recovery is a process of calming yourself by monitoring negative self-talk,striving to reach a peaceful, stable state where you can reach your full potential with positivity. In order to calm down, you need to shift the negative triggers into positive Self-Care and Self-Compassion routines that will improve your well-being. Stress is an innate trigger which can be mitigated by choosing the right(or better) response. You can do the things you enjoy or seek to speak to a person who can calm you down or go for a stroll to get perspectives on things. Alternatively, you could resort to playing a musical instrument, wood working, diy or drawing. Or even listening to birds dongs, watching clouds, cycling, swimming, baking, sculpturing, reading or playing with a pet.