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How to Train Your Mind to Stay Calm Under Pressure | Mel Robbins #Shorts

2026-04-08 Education
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Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — This one simple habit can help you handle stress, chaos, and life’s most difficult moments, according to world-renowned cancer neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, Dr. Rahul Jandial. Dr. Jandial, who has treated more than 15,000 cancer patients - says that one of the most powerful daily practices you can build is learning how to control your attention. And it starts by pacing your breathing. When you control your breathing, you’re also controlling your attention - which becomes critical when life throws something stressful or unexpected your way. And the time to build that skill isn’t during a crisis. It’s before one. In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Dr. Jandial shares the powerful lessons he’s learned from decades treating cancer patients - including the daily practices that help you stay calm, and resilient when life gets hard. Listen to the full episode now: https://youtu.be/B4CewOV9u7Q — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

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@NinaRulz33 2026-04-08

I’ve had professional therapists try to teach me these breathing relaxation techniques to try to stop panic attacks before they happen. Even a specific way of breathing (I think from the diaphragm…or was it NOT from the diaphragm? lol. It’s been a while). In any case, I’ve always found it to be very difficult. My mind would wander just in those few seconds of inhaling, breath holding and exhaling. The thing that finally helped me was specific instructions to not only count the seconds but to VISUALIZE the actual numbers floating in front of me. That gave my mind something “visual” to focus on and it works! I’ve heard this is what they teach soldiers in training who have to remain calm. ❤

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@Coolman1985 2026-04-08

Focusing nowdays is so difficult, so many distractions

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@JO2Cool2016 2026-04-08

OH WOw I might need to do that my slef

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@luannebernhardt2258 2026-04-08

Wow. What a brilliant analogy. Breathing exercises prep you for tough situations as push ups prep you for strength ❤❤❤❤

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@rosilenenazareth553 2026-04-09

Wow! He’s awesome! I would loose focus looking at him!!😂😂

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@joyfuljennifer4125 2026-04-09

Positive attention focusing 🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬

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@OneMinuteMotivationDaily 2026-04-08

Staying calm under pressure isn’t about avoiding stress… it’s about training your mind to respond instead of react. The moment you control your breathing and your thoughts, you take back control of the situation.

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@caroladams5503 2026-04-09

This guy had my attention!!! I try to do that everyday

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@fitsandgamebits 2026-04-09

My mom and I are a big fan of you Mel! Thank you for bridging our interests and strengthening our relationship. Your guests are always so thoughtful and selected with clear intention ❤

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@tulipsharma4612 2026-04-11

That spark in eyes and soothing voice ❤

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