From time to time, life throws chaos at us. We sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the things that are happening around us may it be our finances, our relationships, or our health. It’s part of our normal life, right? But what can we do if our emotions take over and we can’t think straight? The last thing we want to hear is “Just calm down” because it is often easier said than done.

Here are some helpful tips that you might want to try the next time you need to calm down.

1. BREATHE

Did you know that when we’re stressed or anxious, our breathing tends to be irregular and shallow? That is why deep breathing is recommended to help you calm down. Paying more attention to how you’re breathing can make a big impact on your stress levels. To deep breathe, put your hand on your belly: You should feel it rise and expand as you draw air in, and fall as you let it out. Shoot for about six breaths a minute.

2. RELAX

Relaxing can quiet your mind and make you feel peaceful and calm. Relaxation also has other related health benefits, including lowering your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, reducing muscle tension, and chronic pain. You can also try to listen to music because it calms the activity in your brain; Listen closely, not just as background. The more you notice, the less you'll dwell on your other thoughts.

3. EXERCISE

When we work out, our body releases chemicals called endorphins; these endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers. It will help us feel good and will help us improve our mood, focus, and sleep. Exercising alone can provide you with some time to think and help clear your head so that when you come back to the situation, you can now make an appropriate decision without your emotions taking over you or you can Exercise with a friend because it can also be a nice way for us to find social support.

By doing these helpful tips, you should be able to calm down and be in a better state that can address the situations that made you feel stressed and overwhelmed.