In a calm voice, confident tone, he stood right next to me, put his arm on my shoulder, and he said, here's what we're going to do, Ryan. We're going to pull down this wall.

In dire situations, stress can make us panic and impair our ability to make lifesaving decisions. Emergency response professionals share the tactics they use to stay cool and collected on the job.

Focus on how you’re feeling physically and unclench your muscles. Andrii IURLOV – stock.adobe.com Once you’ve done your best to calm yourself and settle into your seat, try to enjoy the ride.

Recognize that you’re far from the only one who is having trouble staying calm. Your struggling to stay grounded doesn’t make you bad. It just makes you normal, alas. THE BASICS ...