Busy period at work? How to survive it physically and mentally

A large number of professions occasionally have a period when more time must be spent at work. This is a stressful period when more than usual needs to be done and it generally leads to a great deal of pressure on both mind and body. Some business sectors and work positions deal with such periods in a planned and natural manner (e.g. event management); at some workplaces the periods are seasonal (e.g. before the end of the year), while at others they are completely random. Here are some principles which will enable you to emerge from these periods safe and sound.