Your work obligations could make you feel tense today. This may be due to your need for perfection and the high expectations you have of yourself. Should you have a heightened feeling of anxiety about your work today, you may want to create an affirmation, a sentence or phrase you can repeat throughout the day, to help you relax. You can consider using affirmations such as "This is only work", "I am calm," or simply "How important is this?" to ease your mind. It is important to remember to keep your affirmations positive and avoid using words such as "can't," "don't," or "won't." You might try repeating these several times an hour to remind yourself that keeping your mind calm and relaxed can not only ease your tension but might also make your responsibilities seem easier.

Using phrases throughout the day that remind us to remain calm and steady alleviates the pressure we put on ourselves. When working it is easy to get so involved in what we are doing that we don't notice when our stress begins to mount. Affirmations, however, train our minds to stay in the present moment. They are triggers that allow us to tell ourselves what we truly need to focus on. As our minds quiet and stay in the present, we find that we are able to set our stress aside and concentrate on our tasks. As a result, our work becomes more productive. By reminding yourself to calm your mind today, you will increase your effectiveness in everything you do.