Triggers for instant calm

Does anybody have something that just instantly calms them down?

For me it's the song Kokomo by The Beach Boys. I find it impossible for me to be angry, or upset, or overwhelmed while listening to and/or singing that song.

I figured that if I have something that does that for me maybe others do too. Maybe someone who is in need of one could be inspired by us sharing what calms us.

About 12 years ago, a friend of mine, knowing I love dragons, gave me a small vial of an oil incense called "Dragon's Blood". When nothing else will help, the smell of that will. Just the feeling that comes with it. Safety, protection, love. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any other places that sell that particular blend with that scent but I still have that empty vial that still carries it. I've taken it with me on every deployment.

Other scents that will make me pause although don't have quite as strong an effect is Gardenia, white sage, and oak trees.

Hmm...There are a few songs but they take me longer to wind down with. The big ones are Counting Stars by OneDirecton, On Top of the Word by Imagine Dragons, Do or Die by Thirty Seconds to Mars, Daft Punk by Pentatonix, Fireflies by Owl City, and The Fox by Ylvis

This image... Can't explain why...



(It's 'The Execution of Lady Jane Grey' by Paul Delaroche if anyone would like to know.)

I personally use the Quick Coherence Technique.

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When I'm too hard I use a Zen bell, it's almost like a gong. Three touches harmonize any agitated mind.It works for me

Changing my breathing always helps. I like using essential oils, too. A cup of hot tea. A hot shower, if I am able to. Fresh air and sunshine.. or just fresh air if no sunshine is available.
But really, mostly changing my breath.

This is an excellent topic and I will be checking back to see other responses. Thank you for creating it!

As was mentioned, essential oils do it for me. I have anxiety issues, so Lavender and Angelica root work wonders for me.

Nice cuppa and a sit down

The sound of a stream. Looking up at the stars and realizing how small I am in the big picture. Not being important at all for a bit really helps to take the stress off.

Doogle wrote: The sound of a stream. Looking up at the stars and realizing how small I am in the big picture. Not being important at all for a bit really helps to take the stress off.

I have also recently taken to looking upwards. In myself I get both a feeling of smallness (though I'm not sure I would classify it as not feeling important) and a feeling of connectedness.