Everyone I talk to is swamped. It's probably a condition of fewer people having more responsibility due to companies cutting back or simply not hiring. But getting stressed out about how busy things are isn't healthy, and even if you go at warp 10 for awhile, you're bound to burn out. With the approaching holidays, things will only get trickier. So how can you cope?
Here are some tips to help make your time more efficient and ease your stress.
- Take time to plan.It may just seem like something extra to add to your list, but by taking time at the end of each day to look at what you accomplished, what you didn't and what is priority for the next day, you will get peace of mind and avoid taking the stress of the say home into your evening. Added bonus: tomorrow will be much more productive.
- Learn to prioritize.Structure your to-do list in order of importance and make note o those thing that you would like to get done today and those things that have to be done today.
- Know that it's okay if you don't get it all done today. It will still be there tomorrow. Relax, take a breath and be proud of what you did accomplish.
- Learn to group together items that can be completed fairly quickly, and spend a block of time knocking these off your list. Not only will your list get shorter (relief!) but you will feel a sense of accomplishment.
- Learn to multi-task. Hold your own brainstorming sessions in your morning shower or when stuck in traffic. While working on a project with steps that hold up your computer, also work on a project off the computer in between steps.
Learning to manage your time and your stress will make for a happier you. And the positive side of busy work days ? Weekends come sooner!
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