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It’s also important to have a company culture where you can speak up if you feel overwhelmed. The Stress Management Society has their own [tips and guides](https://www.stress.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-month/) on how to take care of your wellbeing in turbulent times. But these are a few that chimed with us specifically: - **Reclaiming your lunch hour**. Got a habit of working through, or eating at your desk? Check out Laura Archer, author of '[Gone For Lunch: 52 things to do in your lunch break](https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/health-and-wellbeing/)'. The best and most obvious tip of hers is to simply go for a walk over lunch. - **Deep breathing for stress**. A favourite over here is [Angie Tiwari](https://www.youtube.com/@TiwariYoga)’s easy, quick meditations/breathing exercises including this one on [releasing mental tension](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ot3gA180c). A yoga, meditation, and breathwork coach, Angie also knows what it's like to work in a fast paced corporate environment. - And if you’re able to influence company culture, why not **switch to a 4-day working week** like we do here at Mission Drive? According to the recent [UK four-day, 32-hour workweek trial](https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/could-the-four-day-work-week-be-the-answer-to-job-burnout-and-stress/) (the largest trial of its kind globally), shaving a day off the workweek has proven to reduce stress and burnout. Plus there’s the added bonus  of increased revenue and productivity. A win all round. --- Found this Little Missions interesting? 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And if you’re able to influence company culture, why not switch to a 4-day working week like we do here at Mission Drive? According to the recent UK four-day, 32-hour workweek trial (the largest trial of its kind globally), shaving a day off the workweek has proven to reduce stress and burnout. Plus there’s the added bonus of increased revenue and productivity. A win all round. Found this Little Missions interesting? 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