Defining calm

Calm is creating perspective and mindfulness, while managing heightened emotional reactivity. It brings perspective to complex situations.

The process of calm is self-questioning, focused on:

• Breath
• Perspective taking
• Curiosity

It’s an intention. Do we want to infect the people around us with more anxiety, or heal ourselves and the people around us with calm? Anxiety and calm are both contagious.

Two quick questions when fear, panic or anxiety start rising:

1. Do I have enough information to freak out?
2. Will freaking out help this situation?