How can we reduce the fight or flight response?

Your body is ready to fight or run if needed—even though it is not really appropriate in this situation.

1. 6 ways to calm your fight-or-flight response.
2. Try deep breathing.
3. Notice your patterns.
4. Practice acceptance.
5. Exercise.
6. Take cognitive-behavioral approaches.
7. Speak with a professional.

How do I overcome my fear of freezing?

Grounding, or bringing your mind back to the present, is extremely helpful when one engages in a freeze response:

1. Splash cold water on your face.
2. Inhale a strong scent (e.g. Lavender, Peppermint)
3. Snap a rubber band against your wrist.
4. Look at pictures of important people/animals in your life.
5. Rub your hands together.

How can you prevent freezing under pressure?

Here are some of Beilock’s strategies to prevent crumbling under pressure in school or at work.

1. Practice. Rehearse in front of a friend or, better, a few colleagues.
2. Confront your demons.
3. Free up your brain.
4. Think win, not lose.

What are the four A’s of preparation?

The 4 A’s! Recognize real gun fire sounds extremely different than in the movies • Trust your intuition. Don’t question your “gut feeling.” Quickly, gauge what’s occurring • Continuous evaluation process Assess your options • Get out?

How do you train your brain to stop fear?

8 Successful Mental Habits to Defeat Fear, Worry, and Anxiety

1. Don’t figure things out by yourself.
2. Be real with how you feel.
3. Be OK with some things being out of your control.
4. Practice self-care.
5. Be conscious of your intentions.
6. Focus on positive thoughts.
7. Practice mindfulness.

What activates the stress response?

After the amygdala sends a distress signal, the hypothalamus activates the sympathetic nervous system by sending signals through the autonomic nerves to the adrenal glands. These glands respond by pumping the hormone epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) into the bloodstream.