Stress Is Optional — Suffering Is Not Inevitable

Workplace stress is one of the leading causes of burnout, cardiovascular disease and decreased quality of life. The good news is that effective stress management is learnable and can transform both your professional performance and personal wellbeing.

Techniques Backed by Research

The most effective stress management strategies combine short-term relief techniques with longer-term lifestyle changes. Cognitive reframing, mindful breathing, regular physical activity and strong social connections are the four pillars of lasting stress resilience.

  • Box breathing — a 4-4-4-4 breath pattern that activates the parasympathetic nervous system
  • The 2-minute rule — handle anything that takes less than 2 minutes immediately
  • Regular aerobic exercise — reduces cortisol and increases stress-buffering neurotransmitters
  • Scheduled worry time — contain anxious thoughts to one 15-minute daily period