You may find yourself feeling frustrated and impatient in your interactions with others today. You might experience misunderstandings and miscommunications both at work and at home, and this could leave you feeling like you want to withdraw from the world. While you may not be able to set aside all of your obligations, you might find it beneficial to escape from tension and enjoy a short period of personal time today. Consider a restorative intermission in which you can pursue activities that soothe your nerves and fill you with a sense of peacefulness. Ideal pastimes would be calming meditation, quiet reading, or inspiring visualization. When you emerge from these activities, you should find that you feel stronger and better able to connect with others in productive ways.

Taking a break from stressful circumstances can clear our minds, lift our spirits, and return a sense of harmony to our interactions with others. We often feel obligated to continue with our normal activities even when we are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. By giving ourselves permission to take a short break from stress, we are able to gain control over our emotions and foster a more positive mind-set. Engaging in restorative activities like meditation and visualization also help us release tension and clear our minds of scattered thoughts, which can improve our communications with others. With lifted spirits and a clearer focus, we are able to continue our normal activities feeling refreshed and renewed. Your activities can become peaceful and productive if you make time for a restorative intermission today.