India, Sept. 21 -- When your mind feels constantly switched on, even small moments of stress can leave you feeling restless, tense or overwhelmed. While you cannot always control what happens during the day, you can create small pauses that give you a chance to slow down and reconnect with the present. Some simple habits take less than 10 minutes and may help you feel more settled when your thoughts are racing.

Take two short inhales through your nose, followed by one long, slow exhale. Repeat this three times. This type of breathing can be a simple way to pause when you feel tense and bring your attention back to your breath.

Try humming softly for about 30 seconds. The gentle vibration and slower breathing can make this feel soothing ...