Joe Deer

You're doing emotional labor, whether you realize it or not

Feelings are hard work—if the past year has taught me anything, it's that. And the work of managing feelings is an important part of many jobs. One of my professors used to call that "emotional labor." 

Self Care 101: Reward Yourself with Negative Reinforcement

TL;DR: It’s important to reward yourself by getting bad things out of your life. Doing that is just as valid as bringing good things into your life.