A calm mind keeps you from wasting energy on panic. In the heat of a storm or a sudden injury, the first instinct is to freeze or shout. That burns oxygen, drops your heart rate, and makes you less able to think. A relaxed state lets you assess the situation, find a shelter, ration supplies, or treat a wound before adrenaline turns you into a mess. Think of it like a fire drill: the more you practice keeping your head straight, the faster you react when the real thing hits. So keep your mind as still as a stone and your body will do the rest.

Breathing drills are a good start, but treat them like a pre‑raid check‑list. Do a deep inhale, hold for a few seconds, exhale slowly—repeat a couple times. It’ll quiet the brain enough to notice the first warning signs of danger. Add a quick stretch after each set, keep the body moving. That’s the routine that turns nerves into an ally, not a liability.