5 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your Workload
Harvard Business Review
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Summary
Alice Boyes outlines strategies for managing feelings of being overwhelmed by workload in her article. She suggests beginning with deep breathing and positive self-talk to focus on one task at a time. Monitoring how one spends their time can also lead to natural, positive changes in behavior. Boyes encourages verifying assumptions about work expectations with others and reevaluating one's own definitions of success. Lastly, she advises that changing behaviors, such as developing better systems for work, can lead to a reduced sense of busyness. These steps aim to assist individuals in more effectively managing their workload and reducing stress.
