Do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Do you feel you are living in a state of ‘frenzy’? Do you feel you are not achieving what you need to?
We all have days and sometimes weeks when we feel overwhelmed by our activities. However, we can sometimes get into a place where we can’t see a way out and we slide deeper into overwhelm.
Here are 10 ways to help get out of that feeling:
1. Be realistic about what you can achieve. Don’t take too much on and keep track of your obligations.
2. Create boundaries and learn to say ‘no’. This is part of keeping track of your obligations.
3. Concentrate on one task at a time. ‘Chunk’ activities that are similar to make you more productive.
4. Monotask – concentrate on one task at a time until it is completed. Very few people can actually be more productive by doing many things at once.
5. ‘Eat That Frog’ – start with the task you least want to do each day. This is another tip to make you more productive and makes the rest of your day much more enjoyable.
6. Ask for help – from family and friends. Is everything you have taken on your responsibility alone?
7. Ask yourself: ‘What would happen if I didn’t…?’ Is everything on your list necessary?
8. Make time for yourself during each day. Take time to regroup and have a break. Make sure you eat properly no matter how busy you are. It will give you the power to keep going.
9. Declutter – use whatever method suits you: by room or by category. Choose a day to clear and clean and get help if you need it so that you are on top of it. Then it will be easier to stay on top of it if you are employing some of the tips above.
10. TAKE ACTION!
Above all, take control and do something about it. Taking control, even small steps towards your goal will make you feel better and you will be able to gain momentum.