Be on the alert for brewing conflict. In particular, stay attuned to the tone of your conversations with coworkers and co-conspirators. We all need the help of others to achieve our goals, but sometimes that means the road to success is fraught with tension. If you’re feeling emotionally volatile, it’s okay to call a time-out from the meeting or group chat. Taking a moment to compose yourself allows you to respond rather than react. Emotional equilibrium will return shortly.