Your mind and body may be flooded with tension today. A heavy workload, looming deadlines, and obligations in your home and place of employment could leave you feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, and exhausted. You may, however, be focusing too much on your responsibilities and as a result ignoring your need for enjoyment. Allowing yourself to take multiple breaks in which you devote your full attention to activities that reduce the pressure you're under and help you relax may help dissipate the tension you are feeling. Even a five-minute break from your work can make you feel more tranquil. You may feel better today if you take a short stroll during your lunch break or visit the gym after your day is through.

Giving yourself a break, particularly during the busy periods in your life, is necessary to maintaining your physical and mental well-being. Often, we get thoroughly caught up in one task or one aspect of our lives, and we begin to ignore all the activities and individuals that contribute to our being well-rounded. A break represents an opportunity to put aside those obligations that tax you. It also gives you a chance to focus on engaging in activities that make you feel calm, relaxed, and rejuvenated. Even spending a short period of time doing something you love or being with an individual you care about can provide a welcome respite from the pressures you face in the course of your day. Take multiple breaks today, and you will feel more content.