The Psychology of People Who Are Always Calm

Why do some people stay calm when everyone else is panicking? It is not because they feel less. Their alarm goes off just like yours. The difference is what they do in the first few seconds after it. In this video, we explore the psychology of people who are always calm: what happens in the brain during stress, why so many of us never learned to stay calm, the three hidden traps that keep you anxious, and four research-backed ways to build real calm. By the end, you will know the one small thing calm people do that most people never notice. If this helped you, subscribe to Peak Psychology for more videos on what is really happening inside your mind. And share this with the calmest person you know. They might need someone checking on them. #psychology #anxiety #mentalhealth #emotionalintelligence #selfimprovement #calm References Gross, J. J. (1998). Antecedent- and response-focused emotion regulation. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Butler, E. A., et al. (2003). The social consequences of expressive suppression. Emotion. LeDoux, J. (1996). The Emotional Brain. Simon & Schuster. Borkovec, T. D., Alcaine, O., & Behar, E. (2004). Avoidance theory of worry and generalized anxiety disorder. Balban, M. Y., et al. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. Cell Reports Medicine. Jamieson, J. P., et al. (2012). Mind over matter: Reappraising arousal improves cardiovascular and cognitive responses to stress. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. Brooks, A. W. (2014). Get excited: Reappraising pre-performance anxiety as excitement. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. LaFreniere, L. S., & Newman, M. G. (2020). Exposing worry's deceit. Behavior Therapy. Lieberman, M. D., et al. (2007). Putting feelings into words. Psychological Science. Lieberman, M. D., et al. (2011). Subjective responses to emotional stimuli during labeling, reappraisal, and distraction. Emotion. Disclaimer This video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are struggling with anxiety or your mental health, please reach out to a qualified professional.