Safety interview

Cristina Velasco
New Business and product Development Manager - Nirco

Did you learn before the end of mindfulness? What do you hear from the phone?
Yes, I've heard the term mindfulness, and I understand it as a way to train our attention to be truly present in what we're doing. For me, it's a tool that helps slow down the automatic pace of daily life and connect with what's happening "here and now." Although sometimes I find it difficult to keep my mind completely blank—it's quite a challenge!—I try to apply it as a way to observe my thoughts without judging them and focus on my breathing to regain calm.
Have you ever practiced any relaxation or breathing techniques?
Yes, I've practiced mindful breathing and relaxation techniques. They help me a lot, especially when I feel tension building up or when the pace of work gets too fast. I don't always manage to completely disconnect, but even a few minutes of more conscious breathing is enough to notice my body and mind realigning.
What situations at work cause you the most stress or distraction? How do you manage them?
In my daily life, the situations that cause me the most stress are usually those involving tight deadlines, several urgent tasks at once, or back-to-back meetings with barely enough time to process the information. In those moments, I feel my attention wander and it's hard to stay focused.
To manage this, I try to take a short break before moving on to the next task: two or three deep breaths, a little stretching, or getting up for a few minutes. This helps me mentally "reset." Visually prioritizing what I have to do and progressing step by step, instead of trying to tackle everything at once, also works for me. When I apply these small habits, the feeling of being overwhelmed usually decreases, and I regain clarity to continue with my work.