Acharya Prashant explains that stress is not an inherent part of life or work but a mental perception created by the individual. He clarifies that stress arises from overthinking, repression, and the artificial pressure one places upon oneself. Using the example of a student's four-year academic journey, he points out that while the present moment is light and free of pressure, the thought of the future and the anticipation of stress create the feeling of being stressed. He emphasizes that stress is a result of living in anticipation, planning, and desirous thinking rather than being fully present in the current moment. He further illustrates this by comparing two types of students: one who is completely absorbed in reading a book and another who is constantly worrying about whether the material will appear in a future examination. The latter experiences stress because their mind is not in the present but is instead occupied with future outcomes and potential frustrations of their ambitions. Acharya Prashant concludes that life itself is not stressful; rather, it is the planning and desiring mind that creates stress. He advises that by living attentively in each moment and going with the flow, one can remain free from stress.