For me the most beneficial practices are visualization for both relaxation and outcome, and mindful meditation. Visualization of course can be used in stressful situations by imaging calming scenes in order to lower heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure. Then again you can also visualize how you want a situation to turn out by doing a mental run through kind of like a dress rehearsal of sorts. I'm a planner so this works well for me.
Mindful meditation, working to calm the mind works well for me, especially when practicing it while being active. For example in my other class there was discussion about how running, walking, or cycling can be used while meditating and letting the mind drift freely. This is especially beneficial for me because I do not really have 30 minutes to sit in the same spot and meditate while not doing anything else. Multitasking is definitely the only way that I will fit it into my day.
