Hey All!
Last week, I discussed feeling overwhelmed and avoiding work due to those overwhelming feelings. When I have too much on my plate, even thinking about it becomes exhausting. This leads me to feel upset with myself or guilty for not working on tasks, creating a vicious cycle. Can anyone else relate to this cycle, or is it just me?
On that note, I want to talk about actionable steps and boundaries for managing these feelings. Implementing strategies to tackle work and tasks without feeling overwhelmed can seem daunting initially, but taking it step-by-step can be really helpful.
For me, having actionable steps and boundaries in place has been quite effective. These include writing everything down, discussing my workload with others, talking about timelines, and focusing on one thing a day or week. One boundary I've respected for the past couple of months is dedicating Sundays as my relaxation day. On Sundays, I don't do any work – instead, I play video games, read (or pretend to), watch TV, or do puzzles. Occasionally, I might feel motivated to meal prep for the week, like making soup, but I've made it clear to my family and friends that Sundays are my self-care days. Some other actionable steps I've taken are:
Start by writing down everything I have to do
Discuss each task and its requirements
Talk about timelines for each task
Break tasks down into daily or weekly chunks
Take a dedicated self-care day
Create a schedule to work on one major task each week, allocating dedicated time for it.
What are your tips and tricks for managing overwhelming workloads?
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