to mentally prepare for something challenging or frightening
为某些具有挑战性或令人恐惧的事情做好心理准备 (wei mouxie juyou tiaozhansheng huo lingren kongju de shiqing zuohao xinli zhunbei)
"Take a breath and brace yourself for the tough conversation."
"深呼吸，准备好迎接艰难的对话。" (shen huxi, zhunbei hao yingjie jianan de duihua)
to be patient and not interrupt others
to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
to lower the intensity or energy; to calm things
to come together to support someone or something
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
to depend on someone for help or advice
