Thursday, February 10, 2022

Dig Yourself Out

Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work on your plate? Experts say that the best way to stay on top of your to-do list is to change how you react to it.

Guide Magazine

6 Tips When You Find Yourself Overwhelmed at Work

1. Don’t wait for the right moment to act. You may have an idea that will help you become more efficient, but you have yet to find the time to implement it. Carve out the time to set it up now so you can benefit in the future.
2. Ask for help. When your workload is rapidly approaching unmanageable, don’t be afraid to speak with your supervisor. They may have some ideas as to how you can prioritize your work, or they may adjust your responsibilities so that you can better meet your deadlines.
3. Be flexible. Getting your back up can be a natural reaction to a seemingly unattainable volume of work. Don’t be rigid in your response—examine the problem from a different angle than you usually would. Adapt. Don’t just react!
4. Let your mind wander. Your subconscious often has great ideas—if you would only listen. The next time you are overwhelmed, take a walk or put on some upbeat music. Those underlying ideas and solutions may bubble to the surface.
5. Set boundaries. If you feel you need a few solid hours to concentrate on a specific problem or project, communicate that with your team and your manager. That way, they won’t add any more to your plate, and you can focus on whittling away the tasks at hand.
6. Put it down on paper. Having your plan in black and white can help you keep calm when things start to get out of control. Refer to it regularly to remind yourself that you are on track—and that the worst will soon be behind you.

Sources: Harvard Business Review, mentalhealthfirstaid.org

Dig Yourself Out

6 Tips When You Find Yourself Overwhelmed at Work

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