How is it Monday again?! And why is there so much to do… again?!

by Joanna Wilczynska MA
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed on repeat, remember:

- Your to-do list will never end. It will only end when you do

- Your to-do lists is not your boss. It’s a tool for you to use - to make your life easier

- Write everything you need to do today… and then cross most of it out!

- Be realistic with your time - how many hours can you actually actively work today? 8? How about those two meetings in your calendar? Oh, right… so it’s 6 hours, then. Is it? Are you planning to physically sit at your desk for 6 hours solid? Not getting up to make a drink, have something to eat, speak to a colleague or family member, stop to think for a moment, look out the window, go out for a moment to clear your head and get some daylight & air?

- Assess what absolutely must be done today and what can happen later. You’re not just “work” you, you’re also a family member, a friend and a person with responsibilities to yourself. Nobody can pour from an empty cup.