You may feel the need to shut down your feelings in order to better concentrate on your tasks today, which could leave you feeling disconnected and listless. If you can find a way to strike a healthy balance between your responsibilities and your emotional needs, you could find a way to satisfy both. It may be helpful to set aside small periods of time to focus on your emotions. Try finding a private location today where you can be open to all your senses and allow yourself to feel. You might think about someone you love or recall a humorous memory to laugh about. This should create a clear and positive state of mind that will allow you to renew your focus once you return to your work.

Taking time to honor our emotions can make us feel lighter and happier, which will have a positive effect on our work. While there are times when it may be necessary to repress our emotions and focus on more mundane activities, we can usually find a way to honor our need for emotional expression. Even taking short breaks to honor our emotions can help restore a positive state of mind. We then feel lighter, more relaxed, and better able to concentrate on our tasks. Our quality of effort becomes better, as we are able to devote more of our energy to our obligations. You could enhance your mood and improve your efficiency by taking time to honor your need for emotional expression today.