In my observations so far of people that I think are not only surviving but actually thriving, one of the things that they all seem to have to in common is the ability to maintain a constantly calm attitude no matter what is going on internally or externally.
I still am not sure if this is an entirely learned behavior without a biological basis, but it is definitely awe-inspiring and something that I personally strive to achieve. Although it seems like a fairly basic idea, and over time it becomes more of a habit and gets easier, it still requires a lot of concentration once in a while. Lots of respect to all the amazingly calm people being beacons of hope and stability to the rest of us!
Low-Maintenance Guide to Survival 