Introduction: Stress is a major concern in today's highly competitive world. There are several factors which contribute to the high levels of stress, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. However, handling stress is a matter of self discipline. There are several ways in which stress can be handled and effectively. Time management is one of the greatest causes of work related stress. Good time management skills, when imbibed, can help reduce …showed first 75 words of 881 total…

…showed last 75 words of 881 total…Having routines allows people to handle time better, and plan our days and lives better. It, I believe, is a great method to fight stress and helps us manage our time better. *<Tab/>How does it help us? Routines are a sign of all the above mentioned points working together in unison. This helps us in better planning, greater prioritization and setting realistic deadlines and also helps in planning for contingencies.