How to keep cool in difficult times? In this article, I propose to consider the fireproof resources of the mental order. Something that we will always take with us, no matter what the external circumstances. I would like to give an example related to the pandemic. We all recently went through this experience and for many it was not easy. A practical case on how to keep cool in difficult moments, consisting of two steps: First, come to terms within yourself with the fact that you will lose everything. Second, in this process you will discover your fireproof assets , which you cannot lose under any circumstances. Let's consider an example using the example of businessmen. When the pandemic began, many businessmen were faced with a feeling as if “the world is collapsing.” Nothing will sell, nothing will work. At the time of the pandemic, such a case occurred frequently. I encouraged clients to imagine that the worst thing had happened. And nothing is sold anymore, the economy doesn’t work. What are you going to do? One of the clients told me his fantasy. “My parents have a garden, I can grow potatoes from them. So as not to starve and somehow survive.” Great. "What's next?" - I asked. “I will start selling these potatoes,” the client answered. That is, we returned with the idea that he will again do business. This is his strong point, the so-called fireproof skill. He is an entrepreneur. Ask yourself: what is your fireproof skill? Don't rush to answer. If you're not ready to answer this question head-on, that's okay. Stay with these thoughts. The most important thing for you is to get your inner resource, and not invent it! One more thing to avoid going crazy in moments of crisis. And continue to live interestingly. Transform your work (if we are talking about it when talking about difficult times) into a hobby. Continue to be a mathematician, a psychologist, an educator - if that’s what you like. Read, write down your thoughts, do what interests you. What makes you happy gives you a resource. All of the above will be your fireproof resource. Sincerely, Alexandra Kaleeva.