A couple of skills I use are -

I don't know if you have noticed, but when stressed, we tend to either breathe faster and less deeply or we can also hold our breath, thus robbing our system of oxygen...

1. Paying attention to my breathing....slowly in through the nose then slowly exhaling out my mouth. This generally lowers the heartrate which in turn will lower blood pressure. It also cleanses your body with much needed oxygen, especially when stressed.

Also, when going to bed, no matter how tired I am, if my mind won't shut down and I'm anxious, I can't fall asleep. This may sound silly, but it really works especially if you stick to it and practice...

2. Laying in bed on my back with my arms at my side, I begin to tell my body it's time to sleep. I start with my toes and work my way up saying "good night" toes, it's time to relax and sleep..."good night" heels, relax....the day is over, so on and so forth. Usually by the time I hit my shoulders and neck, I'm tired enough to fall asleep. Slow breathing through this excercise also helps a lot.

When I'm upset about something and I can't seem to think straight....

3. I find a few moments and a place to go that is quiet and private (whenever possible). I close my eyes, pay attention to my breathing and think of whatever it is that makes me happy and relaxed. Maybe a memory of a great vacation, or playing with my grandson and the smiles he puts on my face, or maybe it's just a visual of some beautiful scenery.

I hope these ideas help you if you try them. I'm sure there are tons more ideas out there. It's a matter of finding what works best for you Good Luck!

Hugssssssss
Jean