During an unexpected house fire, she lost her composure and was quickly overtaken by panic and fear.
And just like that, he began wondering if she was really wife material after all.
But what is it that makes our responses so different?
But in a situation such as a fire, your response could take on another form entirely.
When people freeze in an emergency, its often because theyre stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
This is is actuallyconsidered one of the most natural and common wayspeople behave.
However, the good news is, its possible to teach yourself to stay calmer under pressure.
Your training kicks in, says Shilling.
This includes locating exits, noting the crowd size, and avoiding unnecessary anxiety.
Training and preparation, Shilling says, can give [us] a sense of control.
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