Being with your partner is great, but when it takes a toll on your creative energy or uplifting flow, maybe you need to get out of that space, at least for a while. Stepping away is extremely important, particularly if your livelihood is being affected. Here are some ways to fix that energy or walk away without hurting your beloved one’s feelings.
So you are having a bad day
Let’s say your partner had a bad day that has now spilled over into their home life (trust me, it happens). Let them vent for a couple of minutes. If letting it out does not help, try changing the mood by talking about lighter topics. This can’t only lift their spirits, but frees you up to move on to what you need to accomplish. If this does not work, do not drain yourself, because remember, you must maintain your positive mindset to get things done. Simply acknowledge their statements, offer words of encouragement, and excuse yourself to the office. Also, to ensure you’re not distracted, politely let them know that you have work to do, or deadlines to meet. Handling things this way helps your significant other feel as if you are listening, hearing them, and they are not feeling sidelined.
Anywhere but here
No office? Does not matter. Not all of us have the luxury of a separate office space to disappear for some peace and quiet. If so, there may be times when you just need to say, “Hey honey, I’m going to Barnes and Noble to work on some stuff.”, or “I’m meeting with a creative group to bounce some ideas around.” swings a lot, but there will be times when you need to maintain your creative energy. Staying in an environment where festering negative energy is affecting your productivity, and you cannot have it. You have goals to accomplish, and you need to stay on course , aside from that goodbye is just for now.Once you have completed your agenda for the day, you’ll be free to give your partner as much attention as you want.
Creative = Sensitive
Maybe your soulmate does not at all times “get” your creative side and may not at all times show you as much support as you need. When the situation is like this, it may look like a negative environment, because you do not feel supported. Believe it or not, this can affect you more than your partner being in a bad mood. Why do you ask? Because we are creative. We’re touchy-feely, it is about you now, and that absolutely makes it feel more significant. Removing yourself in this case is most significant for several reasons. One reason is because you do not have to think for yourself about why you feel like you are not getting the support you need. Again, we creative people are sensitive. Focus on your goals for today, and if this is a recurring problem, tackle it next time. The second reason is that you and your significant other are different people, and that is not a bad thing. Your energy and drive is what makes you who you are. Whether you have a full squad cheering in full pom poms cheering you on, or simply “You can do it!” man from the Sandler movie, you keep going, and that is likely one of the things your partner likes most about you.
