You may feel nervous and tense about your work obligations today. You may have a heavy workload and worry about your ability to accomplish all of your tasks, or you might be feeling the pressure of a hectic schedule. Though you may be tempted to push yourself harder in an effort to meet your responsibilities, you may instead want to schedule some time for rest and rejuvenation today. Spending even a few minutes throughout the day releasing tension and refocusing your thoughts can make all the difference in your productivity. You might think about engaging in activities that could energize you, such as taking a brisk walk in a peaceful setting or doing deep-breathing exercises to expel tension and invite a deeper sense of calm.

We can improve our productivity and reduce stress by choosing to engage in activities that calm and energize us. Our sense of obligation about our tasks often causes us to push ourselves harder than necessary in an effort to be more productive. If we instead schedule time to release tension and energize our minds and bodies, we automatically improve our focus and give ourselves the stamina to complete our work efficiently. We are then able to reduce our stress, improve our productivity, and retain a calm mind-set, all while still meeting our responsibilities and completing our work in a timely manner. By releasing your tension and consistently restoring your energy and focus today, you can make your work flow smoother and more productive.