New Delhi, May 14 -- Stress is a slow leak in a basement you don't remember to check until it's too late. For many people, stress builds quietly through small, repeated behaviours that seem harmless, but keep the mind constantly activated. In clinical language, these are called micro-stressors. They're low-intensity triggers that accumulate over time and rarely allow the nervous system to reset fully. Since they are embedded in routine, they are easy to overlook while their effects build up.

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Checking those news notifications

There is a difference between staying informed and staying overwhelmed. Allowing news pings to repeatedly and subtly derail you throughout the day interrupts your attention...