| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Back off | Stop pushing or pressuring. |
| 2. | Be gentle with yourself | Treat yourself with kindness. |
| 3. | Breathe easy | Relax; feel relieved. |
| 4. | Calm down | Become less upset or excited. |
| 5. | Center yourself | Regain inner calm. |
| 6. | Chill out | Relax and stop stressing. |
| 7. | Compose yourself | Regain calm control. |
| 8. | Cool it | Calm down. |
| 9. | Cut yourself some slack | Be less self-critical. |
| 10. | Dial it back | Reduce intensity. |
| 11. | Don’t be so hard on yourself | Stop blaming yourself so much. |
| 12. | Don’t get carried away | Don’t become too excited. |
| 13. | Don’t get worked up | Don’t become overly upset. |
| 14. | Don’t go overboard | Don’t do too much. |
| 15. | Don’t make a big deal | Treat it as not serious. |
| 16. | Don’t overdo it | Don’t do too much. |
| 17. | Don’t overexert yourself | Avoid pushing beyond your limits. |
| 18. | Don’t overthink it | Stop analyzing it too much. |
| 19. | Don’t push it | Don’t overdo it. |
| 20. | Don’t rush | Go slowly. |
| 21. | Don’t strain yourself | Avoid overexerting yourself. |
| 22. | Don’t stress | Don’t worry so much. |
| 23. | Don’t sweat it | Don’t worry about it. |
| 24. | Don’t tense up | Avoid becoming tight or anxious. |
| 25. | Don’t worry | Stop feeling anxious. |
| 26. | Ease off | Reduce pressure or effort. |
| 27. | Ease up | Be less intense or strict. |
| 28. | Easy does it | Proceed carefully and without rushing. |
| 29. | Give it a rest | Stop and relax. |
| 30. | Give it some time | Allow time before deciding. |
| 31. | Give yourself a break | Be kinder to yourself. |
| 32. | Go easy | Be gentle or less intense. |
| 33. | Go with the flow | Be flexible and relaxed. |
| 34. | Hang back | Stay behind; don’t push forward. |
| 35. | Hang on a second | Wait briefly. |
| 36. | Hit the brakes | Stop pushing; slow down. |
| 37. | Hold it | Stop and wait a moment. |
| 38. | Hold on a second | Wait a moment. |
| 39. | Hold up | Wait; slow down. |
| 40. | Hold your horses | Wait; don’t rush. |
| 41. | Just a second | Wait briefly. |
| 42. | Just breathe | Calm yourself by breathing. |
| 43. | Keep a cool head | Remain calm under pressure. |
| 44. | Keep calm | Stay calm. |
| 45. | Keep it cool | Stay calm and controlled. |
| 46. | Keep your cool | Stay composed. |
| 47. | Keep your hair on | Stay calm; don’t get angry. |
| 48. | Keep your shirt on | Stay calm; don’t get upset. |
| 49. | Kick back | Relax and rest. |
| 50. | Knock it off | Stop it; calm down. |
| 51. | Lay low | Keep quiet and avoid stress. |
| 52. | Let it be | Leave it alone. |
| 53. | Let up | Become less intense. |
| 54. | Lie low | Stay out of sight; keep calm. |
| 55. | Lighten up | Be less serious or tense. |
| 56. | Loosen the reins | Be less strict; relax. |
| 57. | Loosen up | Relax your body or attitude. |
| 58. | Lower the heat | Reduce intensity; calm down. |
| 59. | Make yourself at home | Relax and get comfortable. |
| 60. | No need to rush | Don’t hurry. |
| 61. | No rush | There’s no hurry. |
| 62. | No worries | It’s fine; don’t worry. |
| 63. | Pace yourself | Go at a sustainable speed. |
| 64. | Pause for a second | Stop briefly. |
| 65. | Play it cool | Act calm and unbothered. |
| 66. | Pump the brakes | Slow down and reconsider. |
| 67. | Put the brakes on | Stop or slow what you’re doing. |
| 68. | Put your feet up | Rest and relax. |
| 69. | Relax a little | Calm down and unwind. |
| 70. | Relax for a bit | Rest briefly; unwind. |
| 71. | Rest up | Get some rest. |
| 72. | Roll with it | Adapt calmly. |
| 73. | Settle down | Become calmer. |
| 74. | Sit tight | Wait calmly; stay put. |
| 75. | Sleep on it | Wait before deciding. |
| 76. | Slow down | Reduce speed or intensity. |
| 77. | Stand down | Stop; relax your stance. |
| 78. | Stay calm | Remain calm. |
| 79. | Stay cool | Remain calm and composed. |
| 80. | Stay level-headed | Remain calm and sensible. |
| 81. | Stay loose | Remain relaxed; not tense. |
| 82. | Steady on | Calm down and be more careful. |
| 83. | Take a break | Stop briefly to rest. |
| 84. | Take a step back | Pause and gain perspective. |
| 85. | Take five | Take a short break. |
| 86. | Take it in stride | Handle it calmly. |
| 87. | Take it one step at a time | Proceed gradually, not rushed. |
| 88. | Take it slow | Move at a slower pace. |
| 89. | Take some time off | Stop working for a while. |
| 90. | Take ten | Take a slightly longer break. |
| 91. | Take the pressure off | Reduce stress or demands. |
| 92. | Take things slowly | Proceed at a relaxed pace. |
| 93. | Take your time | Don’t rush. |
| 94. | There’s no hurry | You can go slowly. |
| 95. | Tone it down | Make it less intense. |
| 96. | Try not to worry | Avoid anxious thoughts. |
| 97. | Unwind a bit | Relax and release tension. |
| 98. | Wait a sec | Wait briefly. |
| 99. | Wind down | Gradually relax. |
| 100. | Work at your own pace | Go as fast as comfortable. |