Maintaining calm is one of the most powerful life skills.
It helps us connect with people. It keeps us creative and resourceful and lifts our performance.
I’ve analysed the habits of calm people I’ve known for years. Here are some commonalities:
Have learned to laugh at themselves.
Those who have something to protect can’t help but make it a very serious business, which drains the energy out of the room.
They are obsessed, not with negative influences like the news and gossip, but with uplifting things like creating cool things, developing a solid physique, and having fun with other people.
Include at least 20 minutes of movement daily, whether walking, yoga or lifting weights.
Find ways to enjoy even the ‘harder’ things in life.
They know that perspective is malleable, so they change their view accordingly.
