Alternate your tasks. Every 60 to 90 minutes, switch to a different activity for 15 minutes. OK, so you can't fit in a run or a step class. But look for moments when you can physically move your body. Stand up and stretch while you're on the phone, march in place for a few minutes, take a walk around the office.
Mini workouts are important for keeping stress levels in check.
Clean up your desk. A new study reveals that tidying your work space is one of the most effective ways to calm yourself. Taking a few moments to organize your pencils and toss old memos allows the mind to re-focus. Make food and sleep a priority. During high-stress periods, most of us tend to shove our basic needs to the back burner, skipping meals and pulling too many late nights.