When stress runs high or we find ourselves in a panic, we try to remember, to “Stay In The Canoe“.

This is one of our little mantras. It’s how we calm each other down and how we remind ourselves, that at all times, we are in a metaphorical canoe. If we panic and shake the canoe, we’re all going in…but, if we stay centered…we stay in the canoe and get to where we’re going.

If you’re prone to anxiety or panicking in stressful situations, try telling yourself to “stay in the canoe” and see where it takes you the next time you’re in a sticky situation. You might be pleasantly surprised.