Get your eight hours in, clean out your email inbox, and schedule something relaxing. If tension is building at work or your list of chores overfloweth, pause. Take practical actions to tend to your tasks and your nervous system. Breaking projects down into manageable chunks can give you the satisfaction of accomplishing little wins and help you avoid feeling bogged down. Offering yourself prizes — like a podcast break, latte run, or reading hour — will keep you motivated to put the time in.