 8 ways to stay calm during a crisis At work, at home, at fun places and hangout spots, crisis about to happen now and then. Of course, no one plans for them but you don't want to be caught reacting to those crises when you can choose to respond to them appropriately. Otherwise, you might end up making a mess of the entire situation and leaving things worse than they were initially. A crisis can be defined as a time of intense difficulty or danger. In most cases of a crisis, a majority of people freak out because the first reaction to danger or fear or any other situation that has a direct impact on our emotions is usually reflex. As a result, they end up making wrong decisions such as miscalculating, misjudging, misinterpreting and so on. So in dealing with crisis, the first thing to remember is that you have to pull your emotions together so that you can operate with a sound mind even though the situation around you is screaming otherwise. Anyway, how can you achieve this? In this video, I'll share with you 8 ways to stay calm during a crisis. This I believe will help you become a successful person. If you're new here, consider subscribing so that you won't miss other interesting videos like this. Don't be positive. When a crisis hits, your mind is likely going to wander the whole place, trying to come up with a reason for the situation, how it happened, what bad things led to it, what you should have done differently and a whole lot of other thoughts, positive and negative. However, if you want to stay calm in the situation, you have to keep your mind from wandering and consciously think about positive things. In this, we'll make you feel better and relaxed and it's only when you are relaxed that you can come up with an effective solution to the problem. William James, an American philosopher and psychologist and the first educator to offer psychology course in the United States said, The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. 2. Slow down and breathe Breathing provides oxygen to the brain. If the brain is not appropriately oxygenated, it is impossible to stay calm under pressure. Sometimes the gravity of certain situations is exaggerated more in our head than what it is in reality. So sometimes what you need to do is slow down and take a deep breath to bring yourself back from the world of imagination to reality. Also, when you are doing something too quickly, carelessness is bound to happen, which can make the situation worse than it already is, which is why you should slow down the pace just enough to be methodical and careful. 3. Take a break Sometimes you need more than just slowing down, you need to take a break. Take a mental break, a physical break, emotional break or any kind of break that would allow you to distress easily. This will let you think through situations. This will let you think through solutions for settling things down. 4. Take charge of only what you can control You see when crisis occur, you might not be able to control the situation. So know that you can't control every situation. Identify the ones you can and don't try to control everything. Identify and resolve the issues you can resolve quickly and efficiently first, so you have more resources later to calmly confront the bigger, more difficult problems. Don't need to waste valuable energy on situations that you don't have control over. 5. Call someone you can trust A friend or a mentor Speaking to someone you trust during a time of crisis can help you feel better and calm because they understand you and they also know your abilities. So they can easily remind you of how you overcame similar challenges in the past, helping you feel relaxed once again. Also, when you reach out to people you trust and respect, you'll feel more grounded. That security will help you control your stress and anxiety. As you express yourself out loud, you may begin to see the situation from a different perspective that will eventually help you find a solution to the problem. 6. Don't play the victim When things don't go as planned, either at work, at home, at event or anywhere, don't go blaming yourself because it will only end up affecting your stress level and leave you feeling worse than you did initially. Remember, we do not have control over every event that happens in our lives but we choose how we respond to it. Don't play the victim if you intend to remain calm and come up with a perfect solution for the situation. 7. Identify the stressor Every crisis is caused by something. So, what exactly is making you feel so bothered and stressed? You need to identify what causes you to be stressed, figure out your strengths and weaknesses and see how you can get yourself to be calm by leveraging your strengths. Also, practice self-awareness. Know what pushes your buttons and prepare for the inevitable by monitoring your stress level. 8. If need be, ask for help If you are too scared to ask for help, you might end up feeling overwhelmed because you want something that you can't get. You'll be surprised to see how many people will be willing to help if only you ask. Besides, knowing that there are people who have your back can help you feel calm and relaxed during crisis. There you go. Now you should be able to handle crisis better. Thank you very much for watching our videos. We'll like to give you another interesting video for you to enjoy next. But before then, our team will be very happy if you can like this video and share it with your friends on social media. 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