If you had a magic button that made you feel instantly calm, when would you press it?

A natural way to answer

I'd probably use it before flying. I get quite nervous on planes, especially during take-off. A button that helped me stay calm would let me actually enjoy the trip instead of bracing myself the whole time.

Key phrases to use

• get worked up — to become very anxious, upset, or excited about something“Try not to get worked up about it.”
• keep my cool — to stay calm and not lose your temper or panic“She managed to keep her cool under pressure.”
• bracing myself — preparing yourself for something difficult or unpleasant“I was bracing myself for bad news.”
• calm your nerves — to make yourself feel less anxious or jumpy“I took a deep breath to calm my nerves.”