This episode discusses the five habits of highly calm people, exploring techniques to cultivate a sense of calm amidst chaos. Alex talks about practices such as emotional control, utilising the trap it, map it, zap it technique, and the importance of breath in reducing stress. Alex emphasises the power of letting go of control, setting boundaries by saying no to say yes to self-care, and finding the good even in challenging times.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Practice Emotional Control: Utilise the "trap it, map it, zap it" technique to catch and reframe stressful thoughts and emotions for a calmer response. Use Breath: Implement the three-part breath technique to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and induce relaxation during times of stress. Let Go of Control: Release the need to control outcomes rooted in fear, and trust in your ability to navigate difficult situations for a pathway to calm and possibility. Say No to Say Yes: Establish boundaries by saying no to activities that do not support mental or physical well-being, allowing for a big yes to self-care and overall health. Find the Good: Practice the rosebud thorn technique to balance perspective and find positivity even in challenging circumstances, promoting a shift from anxiety to calmness. BEST MOMENTS "Learning to cultivate calm is actually very much a practice."  "Threats to our safety arise when we are going through a difficult time and they drive us to resort to those long-held emotional reactions."  "In yoga, the three-part breath is the first technique that's usually taught to students because it's simple yet highly effective."  "Many of us hold on to control for dear life. We attach ourselves to outcomes and push for things to actually happen the way we want."  "Even in the darkest times, we can choose to find the good, which research actually shows helps turn anxiety to calm by balancing our perspective."  VALUABLE RESOURCESBusiness, Wealth and Mindset podcast series    ABOUT THE HOSTAlex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan ChaseAlex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoringAlex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer. CONTACT METHODFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alex_sapalaYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ