Three practices to help you keep your cool when the pressure is hot Press enter or click to view image in full size Photo by Ryan Wallace on Unsplash Life is sometimes like a gentle breeze, but not always. It can often be like a pressure cooker. It manifests in many ways. Sometimes it is emotional pressure. It can be financial or psychological; physical or spiritual. Pressure causes many different reactions. Sometimes it galvanizes. Sometimes it destroys. A common struggle many of us face in those times is how to remain calm when the pressure is maxed out. I am not claiming to be the expert, but I have had my fair share of experiences under pressure. Along the way, I have learned some practices to stay calm. I hope they are helpful. Breathe I know it sounds simple, but it is surprising just how difficult it is when the pressure is on. Stress triggers the body’s protection mechanisms. When you sense an attack, your body tenses up and your breathing becomes more rigid.…