CALM Yourself in Four Steps

The video tutorial provides strategies to calm oneself through breathing exercises, focusing on controllable aspects, and relaxing physical tension. It emphasizes the importance of meditation, positive thinking, and developing inner balance to manage stress and anxiety effectively. The tutorial highlights the need to train the mind and body to relax as a powerful tool for maintaining calmness.

What is the first step in the strategy to calm yourself?

• Count in multiples of two

• Count backwards from ten

• Count slowly to five

• Count quickly to ten

Which part of the body should you focus on contracting during deep breathing?

• Legs

• Belly

• Chest

• Shoulders

What should you do if negative thoughts creep in during meditation?

• Let them go and replace with positives

• Focus on them

• Write them down

• Ignore them

What is the main goal of creating emotional space?

• To hold onto stress

• To let go of unresolved tension

• To increase anxiety

• To focus on negative emotions

What is the ultimate aim of learning to be calm?

• To train the mind and body to relax

• To become more anxious

• To increase stress levels

• To ignore all emotions