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So here are some of the tips which are practical, do not consume much of your time and may help you not only in overcoming stress but also avoid it in future. These are not the ones that have been published by eminent personalities so far but these come from my
practical experience, research work and observation (while being at the workplace, which was in a service industry, long working hours and frequent scoldings, and from personal relationships both at social, personal and professional end, etc.). These are not the guidelines or the usual reading stuff but the easy and practical ways to overcome stress and avoid its negative impact. Try them...

1. Talk: Whenever stressed, talk to someone who can listen to you, may be your best friend, your mom, etc.

2. Take Deep Breaths: Sounds cliched but it works. Try it whenever you are in stress.

3. Eat, Sleep, Exercise: It's the guru-mantra, the panacea. All three in balance and stress cannot even touch you.

4. Smile: It covers a mile.

5. Recognize Your Potential: Learn to love yourself; after all you are the best.

6. Pursue Your Hobby: Don't be afraid to pursue your hobbies at any age, after all who cares.

7. Maintain a Diary: When no one is there to listen, pour out yourself on a piece of paper. You will feel lighter.

8. Take Breaks: It misguides the stress. It comes in installments and you can deal with it.

9. Listen: Very hard to practice but helps you in the long run.

These are some of the golden rules to deal with stress, call them - "The Power of 9". As it has been specified in the book, "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari," any work performed regularly for 21 days becomes a habit, so why not apply this 'Rule of 21' on these 9 golden phrases. And yes... start working now because, "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Concluded.

* Gaurav Goel is a student of Masters in Human Resources & Organisational Development (MHROD) at Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University.