It’s arguably the trickiest job in the office, especially when under scrutiny from competitive colleagues and exacting bosses.  Sure, we’ve all felt the alpha-female thrill of taking on more to showcase our kick-ass efficiency, but sometimes there’s just too much to get done—which can lead to a major meltdown. “Limited time and overwhelm are the biggest contributors to pressure,” explains Talane Miedaner, author of Coach Yourself to Success. “They scatter your focus, making it impossible to complete anything and leaving us erratically firefighting every tiny task.”

Here, a few ways to keep stress at bay.