Mind Maintenance: How to Manage Stress Under Pressure!

Ever felt like your brain is running a marathon while your body is still at work? This happens when we face constant dealines, high expectations, and unpredictable problems. Whether you’re working in a factory, at a desk, or leading a team, stress is the common thread. When pressure builds, our body produces cortisol, a hormone that can be helpful in emergencies, but harmful when it stays elevated for too long. It fogs your thinking, disturbs sleep, and slowly affects your health.

5 Habits That Actually Work

1. Pause & Breathe

Before reacting to stress, take a moment.

Pro Tip - Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale slowly for 6 seconds. Do this 3 times—it takes less than a minute, and your brain resets.

2. Take Tiny Breaks

You don’t need a vacation to relax.

Pro Tip - 2-minute micro-breaks during the day, like stretching or simply stepping away from your screen, can help you return with sharper focus and less tension.

3. Simplify the Chaos

Under stress, we often feel overwhelmed.

Pro Tip - Create a quick mental plan: • Breathe • Break the task into parts • Do one thing at a time • Ask for help if needed This reduces anxiety and improves clarity.

4. End-of-Day Cool Down

We often carry the stress of work into our evenings. Make it a habit to decompress. Remember, a calm evening means a better tomorrow.

Pro Tip - Listen to music, go for a walk, play with your pet, do what you enjoy doing the most, or just sit quietly.

5. Don’t Bottle It Up

You’re not weak if you are feeling stressed. Sometimes, just saying it out loud brings unexpected relief and fresh perspectives. Pro Tip - Talk to someone—a colleague or friend.

Why This Matters?

Stress will always be part of work life. But how you handle it makes all the difference. Think of your mind like a battery—it needs recharging. When you take care of your mental health, you show up stronger, sharper, and more resilient—not just for work, but for life.

About Author

Jhumpa Mukherjee is a health educator and wellness speaker who believes that well-being and productivity go hand-in-hand. She conducts engaging health awareness sessions for corporates and professionals across industries, making fitness and mental wellness simple, science-backed, and achievable. Want to bring a health session to your workplace? Let’s connect!

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