Q&A for How to Live Like a Vulcan

You have to go into that fear for short time periods at first. Go into the fear, welcome it in, get really curious, and see what it's trying to tell you. What is it that you're afraid of? Decide what it specifically brings up for you, and then start working to heal that. When you can be alone and be happy, it's like a superpower. It's the basis for being able to be the best partner to yourself.

Ttry thinking about something completely different when you're starting to laugh. For example a closet, or the color orange. If this makes you laugh, you should ask yourself what's so funny about it. If you can't find a reason you must convince yourself it's illogical to laugh.

Hold your hand straight. Then use your other hand to separate your ring and pinkie finger from the middle and index finger. This should make a V. Keep trying until you can do it naturally.

Nothing is "wrong" with laughing, but it's not something that Vulcans do often. Despite feeling emotions, Vulcans do not express them; they instead maintain a calm, dispassionate exterior and focus on the logic of the situation. If you want to be more like a Vulcan, then you may choose to laugh less often. (However, keep in mind that laughing can be an involuntary reaction in humans, so don't feel discouraged if you laugh from time to time. Laughing also may have health benefits, so there could be logic to enjoying the moment.)

Keep in mind that it is not good to suppress emotion long term. One of the ways that you can hide your emotions short term is by practicing keeping one facial expression.

Unfortunately, these Vulcan abilities are not ones that humans share. There is no way to gain these abilities. The next best option is to listen to people very closely and try validating their feelings (which usually encourages them to open up more). While you can't initiate a mind meld, you can get to know someone through conversation and shared experiences, and this has its own value.