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#Stay calm. Riding high on emotions, either positive or negative, can impact your ability to make a rational decision. When you have any decision to make, the first step should generally be to stay as calm as possible. If you can't stay calm, put off making the decision until you're thinking clearly.<ref name="rf16108">http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/decision-making/</ref> | #Stay calm. Riding high on emotions, either positive or negative, can impact your ability to make a rational decision. When you have any decision to make, the first step should generally be to stay as calm as possible. If you can't stay calm, put off making the decision until you're thinking clearly.<ref name="rf16108">http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/decision-making/</ref> | ||
#*Try taking a few deep breaths to help calm yourself down. If you have more time, go into a quiet room and do about 10 minutes of deep breathing exercises. | #*Try taking a few deep breaths to help calm yourself down. If you have more time, go into a quiet room and do about 10 minutes of deep breathing exercises. | ||
| − | #*To perform deep breathing exercises, start by placing on hand on your belly below your ribcage and the other on your chest. When you inhale, you should feel your abdomen expand as well as your chest.<ref name="rf4105" /> | + | #*To perform deep breathing exercises, start by placing on hand on your belly below your ribcage and the other on your chest. When you inhale, you should feel your abdomen expand as well as your chest.<ref name="rf4105">http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/08/6-breathing-exercises-to-relax-in-10-minutes-or-less/</ref> |
#* Inhale slowly through your nose. Aim to inhale for a 4-count. Focus on the feeling of the breath as your lungs expand. | #* Inhale slowly through your nose. Aim to inhale for a 4-count. Focus on the feeling of the breath as your lungs expand. | ||
#* Hold the breath for 1-2 seconds. | #* Hold the breath for 1-2 seconds. | ||
