You may be in a productive and hardworking mood today and have the determination to take care of your responsibilities. While this mind-set can result in great efficiency in your work, you may also want to devise positive ways to deal with distractions and interruptions so your concentration isn't hindered by the unexpected today. One good way to do this is to create a soothing mantra you can repeat to yourself if you feel your stress level rising. Spend some time in peaceful meditation repeating a calming word or phrase such as "peace" or "all is well," and allow waves of serenity to flow through and around you. During the course of your day, if you feel tension mounting, you can simply recapture your serene state of mind by uttering this phrase and remembering how calm you felt during your meditation.

We can avoid becoming overwhelmed in our work if we think ahead and create healthy coping tools to handle stress before it becomes unmanageable. While we may not be able to control everything that happens during the course of our day, we can focus on creating a calm mind-set that will ensure a high level of efficiency, even when the unexpected arises. By preparing ourselves with positive tools to handle stress, we are better able to work through obstacles that may hinder our productivity, while maintaining a balanced and healthy state of mind at the same time. With a little foresight and planning, you can take greater control of your work flow and reduce the likelihood of feeling stressed today.