Our bodies undergo strenuous changes when we’re anxious. The heart rate goes up, breathing becomes shallow, and the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol are released. Some people are better than others at calming down and recovering to a more relaxed state after stressful situation, but there’s a way to help anyone become more resilient in the face of stress just by paying attention to our own bodily responses. Here’s a simple task that can help you become more resilient.