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It is hard, but yes, it is important. I do therapy bi-weekly which is very helpful. I also take time during seasons to do activities that pull me away from work.
I step away from my desk to gain some perspective. Sometimes you just need a moment to get out of the mix, re-direct that energy, and allow yourself time to breathe. Another thing I do now more than I did early in my career is ask for help! I know I don't have to solve everything on my own or there may be another way of thinking about the situation that has escaped me. Getting another perspective can help me refocus and jump back into things with a new level of insight.
I shared some of my thoughts here in another post, but my best suggestion is to ask right after a meeting or interaction; at least as close to the interaction as possible. This way, the situation and behavior observed is fresh in someone's mind. We often tend to focus on moments when we think something went wrong, but also ask when you think something went right. Those are the things that you would want to be able to continue and enhance, in addition to develop in areas that are your weak spot.