Wildomar resident Mark Allen credits his faith for helping him remain calm in stressful situations. Valley News/Courtesy photo
WILDOMAR – Mark and Laurie Allen of Wildomar were enjoying a quiet evening in their Nashville hotel room when a heated dispute broke out between a couple in the room next door.To the Allens’ dismay, the fight eventually spilled out into the main hallway and played out in front of their door.“It seems like everyone is walking a tightrope of anxieties, stresses and concerns,” Mark Allen said.In fact, a Gallup poll found higher levels of stress, sadness, anger and worry in 2020 than ever before at any point in the organization’s global tracking.Whether victim or observer, an encounter with aggressive or angry behavior can catch anyone off guard. Experts said remaining calm is key to ensuring that a precarious situation does not escalate. Anger management expert Ryan
