Leadership or running your own business can be exhilarating — but also exhausting. Integrating regular stress relief practices into your routine reaps huge rewards.
Entrepreneurs and executives often live in “always on” mode, juggling competing priorities, long hours, and constant demands. The truth is: stress doesn’t disappear by itself. Left unchecked, it creeps into our bodies, our decision-making, and even our relationships.
The good news? Stress relief doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s not about carving out hours you don’t have. It’s about building small, intentional practices into your daily, weekly, and monthly rhythms.
Daily Practices – The Micro Reset
- 2-Minute Breath Breaks: Close your laptop, put your phone down, and take five deep belly breaths. This signals your nervous system to shift from stress to calm.
- Movement Snacks: A quick stretch between meetings or a short walk around the block can reset both body and brain.
- Gratitude in Motion: As you commute, walk, or make coffee, name three things you’re grateful for. Gratitude reframes stress and builds resilience.
Weekly Practices – The Anchor Points
- Digital Detox Hour: One evening a week, no emails, no social scrolling. Just you, your loved ones, and real presence.
- Reflect & Reset: Take 20 minutes each Sunday to review your week — what worked, what drained you, what you want to carry forward.
- Creative Outlet: Cook, paint, garden, or play music. Doing something “non-work” but deeply nourishing sparks joy and energy.
Monthly Practices – The Bigger Reset
- Nature Immersion: Block out a few hours in green space. Research shows nature lowers cortisol and boosts clarity.
- Wellbeing Check-In: Journal about your physical, mental, and emotional state. What’s calling for more attention?
- Learning for Growth: Read a book, attend a workshop, or listen to a podcast outside your usual scope. Growth itself is restorative.
Stress is inevitable — burnout is not. By weaving in small, sustainable practices into your daily, weekly, and monthly rhythm, you give yourself the gift of presence, clarity, and energy. For leaders, that’s not just self-care. It’s business-critical.
About the Author: Khyati Bhatia, a former IT Executive with a passion for innovation, has transitioned to champion holistic wellbeing. She founded Sattvic Wellbeing to offer transformative retreats that help individuals pause, rest, recharge, and rejuvenate. Guided by Ayurvedic principles, these retreats incorporate yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, and self-empowerment, all adapted for modern lifestyles.
