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Dealing with an Insanely-Busy Workload
As an editor, I deal with my share of deadlines.
Sometimes in life and in work, there are so many simultaneous deadlines, it can feel like the onset of schizophrenia. And if not dealt with carefully, I’m afraid, you might fall into actual psychosis. (The really nutty kind.)
So, here are my five tips on how to avoid being sent to the looney bin after a maddeningly-busy week.
1. Stay Calm. Remember to breathe.
2. No matter how busy you are, take that extra five minutes for coffee. You will need it.
3. Even if you’re feeling stressed, cranky, psychotic, emotional… try and fake cheerful anyway. You might find that it can actually convince yourself, as well as those around you.
4. Prioritize wisely. By assessing the situation at hand, and giving each project a value of importance related to time, you will find that your plate doesn’t look nearly as full, and you will be more able to complete your tasks without going nuts.
5. Don’t allow your work to monopolize your time at home. That is much-needed rest time for your brain. Try your hardest to check out fully from work when you leave for the day, knowing that you will restart again in the morning. Obsessing over it all night never helps, and the only thing that will come from it will be some truly wacky dreams.
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Tip #3 worked for me so well yesterday, it's spread to today! Hooray for positivity!
These are some good tips!
As much as I love coffee, I would recommend a steady flow of tea rather than a coffee break. Use that break to close your eyes or take a walk instead.
Good stuff!
Good thinking about the tea. I think I'll start hunting for the Samurai tea I've been hearing so much about & keep some in a secure vault at my desk for emergency situations. :)
Great insight Sarah and awesome advice!
Great post Sarah! I just came across it… I particularly love #s 4 & 5!
I used to never have "Guilt Free Play" bc I was always thinking about the work I had to finish… but when I started finally writing out (in a leveled / very detailed / action based) prioritized list, it freed me up to be able to walk out of the office satisfied. And more importantly, it enabled me to play with my daughter and solely focus on her in stead of having my phone out, emailing or checking notes, etc. Highly recommended!
Thanks for the post..: )
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