When things heat up

What happens with you?

When things heat up, I have learned to slow down.

Less effort.

Less exertion.

Less exhaustion.

More of me.

I don’t last long going quickly in the heat.

Mistakes get made.

I end up wet and uncomfortable.

Instead?

I slow down.

The heat can be from an external source - in this case the sun.

Or the heat can come from friction.

Either way, slowing down prevents damage.

In relationships,

Can you apply the same principle?