5 Tips to Eliminate Overwhelm & Accelerate Action.
When it seems like there’s more to do than you can manage, and your motivation is zapped, the best thing to do is take a deep breath. Seriously. It will help calm your mind and provide a fresh perspective. With that in mind, here are five tips that you can use when you feel overwhelmed at work:
1) Close Your Email Program: Studies show that checking your email after hours leads to higher levels of stress--and a whole lot less sleep.
2) Stop Multitasking: Distractions like checking Facebook or browsing the comments on an article online lower productivity by up to 40%.
3) Stop Working on Your To-Do List: Trying to manage your growing to-do list only adds to your stress. Focus on the most important thing you can do right now, and trust that you’ll get back to it when you’re ready.
4) Take a Break: Stress can kill your creativity if you don’t give yourself regular breaks. Plan these at the same time each day and allow a few minutes for yourself.
5) Use a Timer: Allowing yourself an undisturbed hour or two to work on something important can produce fantastic results.
You can use these tips in your life, at work, and even to plan your creative projects. We all can focus when needed, and these techniques will help you focus when needed.