Calm Down Fast-The TIPP Method

How to calm down fast?

That’s something I had to work a lot on, too 🙂

Let’s try this:

→    The TIPP method

It stands for:

→ T — Temperature
→ I — Intense exercise
→ P — Paces breathing
→ P —  Progressive Muscle Relaxation

It helps you calm down fast.

Let’s see how to give it a try.

1.    T — Temperature

When you need to calm down fast, start with this:
→    Splash cold water on your face
or
→    Hold an ice cube for a few seconds

Why do that?
Well, because we need to break out of the intense emotional state, right?
The shock of the cold can help with that.

2.    I — Intense exercise

Alright, now it’s time to do something active.
Just to release some energy.

You can try:
→    A quick set of jumping jacks
→    A brisk walk around the block
→    Run in place for 2 minutes (like I do every day)

Why do that?
Because moving our body can help us calm down and shift our focus.

3.    P — Paces breathing

Okay, we’ve done something active.
And now?
Now, sit down.
Close your eyes.

And take deep, slow breaths:
→    Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds
→    Hold for 4 seconds
→    Breathe out through your mouth for 4 seconds

Why do that?
Because it helps slow down our heart rate and clear our mind.

4.    P —  Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Now it’s time for Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR).
Ever tried it?

I used it when I was an athlete — especially before races.
It’s similar to Body Scan Meditation.

We just need to tense and then relax each muscle group.
I used to start from the toes and work up to the shoulders.

It takes about 15-20 minutes — and it works!
Why?

Because it helps release physical tension.
And it makes you feel more at ease.