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At the core of cognitive psychology is the idea that any situation is neutral until we start attaching our thoughts to it. And we have the ability to attach the thoughts that we want, although our old automatic thoughts tend to be the ones that play and negatively impact us. 
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Focus on the controllable processes instead. We can always control things such as our preparation, effort, focus, and helpful lifestyle behaviors.

It doesn’t help in winning the game for the coach in the locker room to yell over and over again how important it is and how necessary it is to do well. What is helpful instead is a game plan and trying to execute that as well as possible. 

Such a great quote that captures how so much of our distress and alarm is created in our head but never actually happens.

The problem is that the physiological response often occurs in situations that aren’t at all threatening or dangerous. Most everyone can think of a situation where this happens. And factually when removed from the situation, most people are frustrated that they experienced the physiological anxiety or fear.

There is always a clear next step that can seem doable! (Follow on Instagram @ uppsychologydoc)

“Wise reasoning is a mindset that involves recognizing where one’s knowledge is lacking, acknowledging multiple possible conclusions to a given situation, contemplating the perspectives of others who are involved, contemplating an outsider’s perspective, and seeking compromise.”

Psychologists find a mindset that can foster positive feelings amid interpersonal conflict Two longitudinal studies found evidence that using wise reasoning when thinking about an anticipated interpersonal conflict leads to better relational ...

Another good article with steps to manage stress through breathing.

Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response - Harvard Health The term fight or flight is also known as the stress response. It's what the body does as it prepares to confront or avoid danger. When appropriately invoked, the stress response helps us rise to many challenges. But trouble starts when this response...