How A Neurosurgeon Trains His Mind To Stay Calm Under Pressure

In a world where stress seems unavoidable, Dr Prashant Katakol, a neurosurgeon with 33 years of experience, offers a refreshing perspective on mental resilience. Drawing from neuroscience and ancient Indian wisdom, his recent Instagram post reveals a simple yet transformative approach to staying calm when life gets overwhelming.

 

Key insights from his practice

 

- Pause before reacting: Dr Katakol urges individuals to take a moment to breathe and reflect before responding to tense situations.

- Ask what the moment is teaching you: He believes every challenge carries a lesson, shaped by space (desa), time (kala), and cause (nimitta).

- Train your brain to shift modes: Regularly practicing pause-reflect-respond helps the mind move from panic to clarity.

- Resilience is cultivated: Strong minds aren’t born—they’re built through consistent mental training.

 

This mindset, he says, turns adversity into growth and builds inner strength over time.

 

Source: Hindustan Times, MSN Health, Ramrajya News.