Maintaining Balance

Every once in a while we all get overwhelmed. Having just completed one of those periods I thought I might reflect.

Often becoming overwhelmed is from failing to delegate, failing to give product delivery dates that can be met, or failing to otherwise intelligently manage your workflow. You know it all has to be done tomorrow – but does it?

The best solution I have found for that panicky feeling that comes from being overwhelmed is to write a list of everything that needs to be done. Usually the list is not that daunting. Then you look at what needs to be done when and assign dates to projects. If necessary you can make a call or two to see if things can be moved around a little bit.

9 times out of 10 at this point you start feeling better. That 10th time will happen and is a part of life. Being overwhelmed the other 9 times should be avoided by staying or getting organized.

Once you are organized again find time to start doing your high value - important work instead of just your urgent low value work.

Remember to think – then act.