Start by taking a few deep breaths to center yourself and turn attention from the commotion outside to the peace inside. List tasks and then deliberately prioritize each one, one at a time, to help to stay grounded in the here and now. Instead of multitasking, give each task whole attention, paying attention to every little step. Manage one thing at a time, so keep that in mind. Accept breaks as a necessary component of the work process and use them to rejuvenate and refocus. Reclaim control, find clarity, and experience less stress if intentional and present. The overpowering tide can be turned into a controllable, thoughtful forward motion with the aid of mindfulness.

When overwhelmed by tasks, mindfulness becomes a strategic tool, not just a coping mechanism. Begin by triaging your workload—distinguish between urgent and impactful. Delegate where possible, as authentic leadership lies in empowering others, not bearing all burdens alone. Integrate micro-pauses for reflection; even 60 seconds of intentional breathing can recalibrate focus. Approach each task with undivided attention—multitasking fragments productivity. Finally, end your day with a self-assessment to refine tomorrow’s approach, not for critique. Mindfulness isn’t passive—it’s the mastery of directing energy where it counts. That’s the hallmark of sustained success amidst chaos.

Start by planning your day and set the goals of what you want to accomplish. Do this before you look at your emails, chats, etc. Often people start their day by going through emails and reacting to these and before they notice, their agenda is taken over by other people‘s requests and not necessarily by their priorities. To maintain focus, make sure you book time in your calendar for this. During your focus time, close your emails, and put your teams and social media at rest. Make sure you only have the apps open, which are required for your tasks. Take regular breaks, go on walks, do breathing or any meditation exercises. This will give your mind some rest and at the same train your mindfulness.

?? Ground yourself. Take a few deep breaths and acknowledge that you don't need to tackle every task at once. ?? Prioritize gently. Identify the most essential task to focus on right now and let it be your anchor. Give it your full attention, knowing you are exactly where you need to be in this moment. Once that task is complete, move intentionally to the next one. ?? Mindfulness is about being present and engaged, one step at a time. Be kind to yourself, respect your pace, and appreciate each completed step as progress. Remember, you are creating a space of calm, clarity, and self-compassion, even amid busyness. ?? With each task, gently remind yourself that you are capable and trust the process.

Something I use everyday and sharing so it may help others too; - Every morning and every talk starts with a deep breath to be present fully and no emotion is at play - Always look at tasks and look at effort, priority and impact of it. Do some assessment everyday. - Make sure you take a 5 min break between tasks/ meetings or discussion. Break can be a short walk, coffee break etc.