Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • News
  • Videos
  • India
  • Elections
  • World
  • City
  • Tesseract
  • Life & Style
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Tech
  • TOI Games
  • Cricket
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Web Series
  • Education
  • Speaking Tree
  • Success Story of Visionary Leaders
  • TOI Newsletters
  • Health
  • Real Estate
  • Legal
  • Defence
  • Women

5 common habits of people who never seem stressed

etimes.in | Last updated on - Feb 28, 2026, 19:00 IST
Comments
Share
1/6

Habits of people who never seem stressed

Considering the fast paced world we live in and the complexity of modern relationships, being stressed has become quite common for people. But have you ever noticed how some people seem to be perpetually calm souls gliding through life's chaos, while everyone else struggles? They don't suppress stress—they master it through simple habits which are based on neuroscience and psychology. Here we list some common habits of such people for unshakable inner peace.

2/6

Prioritise sleep

People who stay calm in chaos often treat 7-9 hours of good sleep as a non-negotiable habit. They avoid screens past 9 PM, have consistent night habits and bedtimes, cool dark rooms, etc. A good night's sleep consolidates memories, regulates emotions. People who sleep well also wake refreshed, have better focus and they make better decisions. Master sleep, master stress; it's biology's reset button.

3/6

Practice daily meditation and mindfulness

Zen masters meditate 10-20 minutes morning/evening, thickening prefrontal cortex for impulse control while shrinking fear-prone amygdala, as per Harvard studies.
People who appear calm in chaos meditate regularly. They observe thoughts non-judgmentally, defusing worry loops. For example: Unlike reactors yelling at traffic, they see it as an opportunity to utilise this time for me-time. So make it a habit to pause before reacting, and choose to respond instead.


4/6

Set ruthless boundaries without guilt

Unstressful souls say "no" early—overcommitment breeds resentment and leads to burnout. Setting healthy boundaries help protect your energy like delegate freely, unplug post-6 PM, mute notifications. Remember, self-respect models respect. Make this a habit: Weekly audit—"What's draining my energy or time? Fence it." Freedom blooms; stress evaporates. Boundaries aren't walls—they're oxygen. Guard yours fiercely; life expands.

5/6

They regulate their emotions

Daily exercise-- like walks, yoga, weights-- flood endorphins, and reduces cortisol-- the stress hormone. People who stay calm in stressful situations know this and so they regulate their emotions by working out daily. They workout and reduce their stressors. So make it a habit to workout daily and see how it transforms your life.

6/6

Cultivate optimistic reframing daily

Cool heads flip narratives: Layoff? "Career pivot opportunity." Rainy wedding? "Intimate cozy vibe." Martin Seligman's learned optimism rewires pessimists—spot catastrophe thoughts, challenge evidence, pivot positives. Gratitude journals (3 nightly wins) spike serotonin 25%. They surround with uplifters, ditch doom-scrolling. Habit: Morning affirmation—"I choose calm"—primes day. Setbacks? "Lesson, not loss." Chronic complainers wilt; reframers thrive, magnetizing solutions. Neuroscience: Positive bias shrinks stress perception. Unlike victims blaming luck, they own agency. Practice: Reframe one gripe daily. Outlook shifts, stress fades. Optimism isn't naive—it's superpower. Own it; conquer chaos.

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Photostories
  • Optical illusion personality test: Fish, face or stars? What you see first reveals if you are easy-going, deep connector or big-picture visionary
  • How to grow spinach at home faster than you think: Simple step-by-step guide for beginners
  • 5 beginner-friendly pets for apartments and busy owners
  • Tamannaah Bhatia’s red silk midi dress and emerald choker are a total fashion win
  • 5 enchanting villages in England that are straight out of a fantasy land
  • The best flowers, herbs, and vegetables to plant in June in Australia
  • 7 coolest small towns in India to escape the summer heat in 2026
  • Papaya or Papaya Chaat: Which gives lower sugar spike and how to eat the fruit right
  • 5 beautiful and popular aquarium fish for beginners
  • Success quote of the day by Bill Gates: “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job, because..."
Explore more Stories
  • 4
    Optical illusion personality test: Fish, face or stars? What you see first reveals if you are easy-going, deep connector or big-picture visionary
  • 5
    Success quote of the day by Bill Gates: “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job, because..."
  • 6
    Personality test: Antique, round, or table with drawer? The furniture you choose reveals if your views are traditional, balanced or practical towards life
  • 11
    10 ways to stay calm under pressure, as per psychology
  • 5
    Love quote of the day by Maya Angelou: "First best is falling in love, second best is..."
Up Next
  • News
  • /
  • 5 common habits of people who never seem stressed
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 21, 2026, 08.42PM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service