Minimize Distractions: Make an inviting workspace for each of you according to your own tastes that is free from the noisiness of the household. Add items which make you smile – a cute picture of a family vacation, a small plant, a bobble head you can tweak – humor and laughter are great tools to break tension. Set Goals: Divide your workload into manageable chunks and set a relaxed timetable for accomplishing it. Work for an hour or two, get up and stretch, get a snack, play