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littlemissmartypants

(29,900 posts)
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 04:17 PM Sep 19

22 Ways to Calm Yourself Down

We all worry and get upset from time to time. It’s a normal part of life.

But what happens when that anxiety or anger takes over, and you can’t calm down? Being able to calm yourself in the moment is often easier said than done.

That’s why having a few familiar strategies can help when you’re feeling anxious or angry. Consider adding these calming tactics to your toolbox.

Tips to calm down
Here are some helpful, actionable tips you can try the next time you need to calm down.

1. Breathe
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https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-calm-down



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22 Ways to Calm Yourself Down (Original Post) littlemissmartypants Sep 19 OP
"Draw of picture?" Bobstandard Sep 19 #1
Not everyone can be perfect, Bob. littlemissmartypants Sep 19 #2
It's a koan. No alternative required. Bobstandard Sep 19 #4
How fortunate to have had the opportunity to share the experience of enlightenment. 🪷🦚 littlemissmartypants Sep 19 #5
Watching one's breath is the foundation of the simplest meditation technique. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 19 #3
Thanks littlemiss! OldBaldy1701E Sep 20 #6

littlemissmartypants

(29,900 posts)
2. Not everyone can be perfect, Bob.
Fri Sep 19, 2025, 04:41 PM
Sep 19

Feel free to suggest an alternative. Thanks for kicking my post.

❤️

OldBaldy1701E

(9,153 posts)
6. Thanks littlemiss!
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 07:24 PM
Sep 20

I hope things are well in the Old North State. (I want to be home on the beach at Nags Head Pier so badly right now... heh.)

May need to watch the third one in the second row, however... that is partly why I am worried.

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