I had to listen to the classical music because it calms me down, calms my nerves down.
We have little bags we pack specifically for touch-up makeup if you're chosen for the top 16. I knew I had to sneak in my banana because nothing calms my nerves like it! I don't know if it's the potassium, but I need it before I get on stage because it always calms me down.
Most athletes get intimidated once they see how many fans are out there, but it almost calms me down in a way because I think of it as a fun way to show off what I've been working on.
Stroking my dog calms me down.
I vent my anger in the gym, and it calms me down.
Listening to music that I hate calms me down.
Yoga calms me down. It gives me energy and focus.
Believe it or not, Twitter calms me down. I enjoy interacting with people.
When I'm not working, I'm down in North Carolina and we have a rather large yard, so I'm usually struggling with vines and pulling things down. I get plenty of exercise in the garden.
Before a game, I prefer R&B and stuff that calms me down, like the Weeknd.
Around me, there's always music playing. It just calms me down; it soothes me. It helps me write. It helps me with my mood.
Smoking calms me down. It's enjoyable. I don't want politicians deciding what is exciting in my life.
I listen to a lot of Christian music, and reading my Bible calms me down immensely.
Yoga calms me down. It's a therapy session, a workout and meditation all at the same time!
I think that running creates a sense of balance in my life. And it really calms me down.
Having fun with family, playing video games, and listening to music calms me down and gets me away from the NBA world.