Cool, Calm, and Collected? You’ve got to be Kidding!
Posted: Sunday, November 07, 2010
by K Soash
Writing For You Now
Seriously, when was the last time you tried to stay cool, calm, and collected regarding an upsetting situation? Was it last night when someone cut in front of you at the theater? Was it this morning when you couldn't find your car keys? Or was it even a few minutes ago when someone took your parking spot? Yes, that recent. We're surrounded by many clichs that sound as if they apply only to rehearsed scripts, but what about real life situations? Well, seriously, some of these clichs may appear to fall in the category of easier said than done,' but are they do-able!
1. Breath! Remember to breathe so you can get the much needed oxygen to your brain and don't do something you'll regret. For some inexplicable reason you seem to forget how to breathe when you're in an emotional state of upheaval, in this example, angry. Your body will do things you don't even realize it is doing. Have you ever looked at someone who is about to throw an angry fit? I mean seconds before the mouth opens, really angry and not saying a word, there is no breath exchange in their lungs. Do they know it? Probably not, because their body is simply reacting to the emotional state of being angry.
2. Blink! Remember to blink, or at least make an attempt to blink. Not blinking is another interesting and inexplicable body reaction to anger. Notice how some people will give you that icy glare before the mouth opens to shout out those not very nice words'. Give it a try, blink as soon as the thought to blink crosses your mind.
3. Smile! Remember to smile, Ha-Ha, what a task! This specific facial distortion, called a smile, goes against those irritating and irrational feelings you may be experiencing while having your angry fit. But will give you the most results, rephrased, will give you the best results. Have you ever tried to smile when you're angry? Try it. It will cause you to laugh. It's a very difficult task but doable. You emotions will change in a heartbeat. You'll even get the giggles, you silly person you!
Okay, here's the drill in a nutshell for the next time someone cuts in front of you, you can't find your car keys, or even if someone takes your parking spot.
1. Breathe
2. Blink
3. Smile
And have a great day!
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)Numbers one and two I definitely agree with, because I can see how they will help me not to act from my anger.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for your comment Jennifer.
Glad to get feedback when others can relate to my own attempts at staying cool, calm, and collected :)
~ KrystalinaPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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