understand yourself

self management:

• know your rhythms of performance
• look at sleep needs
• become aware of actions and responses
• be gentle on yourself (realistic expectations, rest, health, treats)
• you are what you consume
• delay gratification - enjoy the pleasure of expectation
• fast and feast
• live in the present

when it gets tough:

• anticipate manic times and prepare accordingly
• request support from those closest to you
• get a short term coach
• go back to basics
• renegotiate scope, deadlines, quality - early
• consider the worst case – and see that life goes on
• watch out for escapism (TV, over-drinking, etc.)
• if the problems are more serious – get professional help
• remember the change curve