PHONE A FRIEND! I had a near panic attack today with a financial investments situation.  My mind started racing and my heart was pounding out of my chest.  I picked up the phone and I called my best friend – my husband.  He calmed me down, gave me a little reassurance , we developed a game plan and then he told me some good news he had to share.  By the time we got off the phone, I was much more calm and ready to approach the situation another way.  I was then able to get to the bottom of the situation, resolve it quickly and get on with my day.  

The lesson – don’t just sit there and panic.  Talk with someone and talk yourself down!