Awareness of Stress-Triggers

Awareness of stress is crucial.

You need to understand where your limits are and recognize the signals your body gives you.

For me, whenever I'm exceptionally stressed and tired, one of those signals is a twitch under my left eye. 

That strange twitch goes on for multiple hours.    

Constantly.

That’s usually my cue to slow down for a day or two and recover properly.

Once I feel rested and balanced again, I can return to working at full intensity.

Learn your warning signs.

Understand your limits.

Recovery is part of sustained performance.