pace oneself
Don't burn out
To pace oneself is to regulate one's effort or energy to avoid exhaustion before finishing.
The phrase comes from racing, where runners who start too fast may burn out: You need to pace yourself—it's a marathon, not a sprint.
It extends to any sustained effort: work, drinking, studying.
I'm pacing myself so I don't crash before the deadline.
- make haste slowlyOxymoronic adage for prudence
- slow and steadyGradual but consistent
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- burnout preventionGuarding against complete exhaustion
- running on emptyOperating without remaining resources
marathon not sprint · mindfulness · prioritization · easy does it · relaxation · emotional resilience · scheduling · rest breaks · endurance · long haul · catch your breath · long game · work-life balance · recovery · second wind · interval training · mental clarity · goal setting
pace oneselfgo all out
Commit completely, withhold nothing
sprint · burn out · overexert · blow one's load · run out of steam
pace oneselflose control
Fail to maintain composure
throw caution to the wind · go overboard · let loose · run wild · go off the rails
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