article_snippet: HOW TO DEAL WITH DISTRACTIONS .
article_snippet: Do nothing: When you need to regain your balance - in a contentious conversation or a difficult situation - rather than build your momentum, do nothing for a minute.
article_snippet: Once they’ve calmed down, you can move forward.
article_snippet: That will let any anger diffuse.
article_snippet: Take a deep breath and relax into an undistracted moment.
article_snippet: Sit down with someone else