Lately I have been using the metaphor of "keeping the temperature low" at work to describe how I am approaching my work. You see, in the past, I would work on

Lately I have been using the metaphor of "keeping the temperature low" at work to describe how I am approaching my work. You see, in the past, I would work on all cylinders constantly worried about how I was performing and trying to get work done as fast as possible. I would let the temperature rise and rise until I was boiling over. And I would get a lot of work done! However: 1. This is unsustainable. It stressed me out and left no slack room for me to take on additional work. 2. It was annoying to work with me because I was constantly stressed out about nothing. I was judging myself for not working hard enough, while working harder than anyone else around me. And what comes naturally from judging yourself is judging others. And it was a viscous cycle. Any more my priority is to take regular breaks, meditate, create space for myself to find compassion and love for the people around me, and overall just try and be a positive calming force in the company. And people love it! I am complemented for my maturity and sensitivity and leadership abilities.