The tell-tale signs you’ve taken on too much

Recognise any of these?

• A meeting is cancelled and you’re relieved.
• You freeze and you’re not sure what to do next.
• Previously simple tasks feel complex.
• The quality of your work decreases.
• You don’t have time for your health.
• You keep forgetting things.
• You’re ALWAYS tired.
• You’re prone to headaches, muscle tension, picking up every bug, etc.
• Increased irritability.
• When you do find the time to relax – you can’t.

If you’re currently familiar with three or more of the above, then maybe you’ve taken on too much.

But what to do?

"Take on less" is pants advice. Too simplistic and if it were that easy we’d all do it. But there are three ridiculously obvious things you can do – NOW:

1. Discover the joy of saying ‘No’. I write about this A LOT in How to Save An Hour Every Day.

2. Ditch the To Do list and replace it with a Must Do list – you’re only allowed 5 things on it.

3. Delegate one thing that gives you heebie-jeebies. You might have to pay, ask a favour or (and this is a new one) delegate to a point in the future. Yes, I am suggesting it is ok to put some things off.

Do all three and you’ll feel better faster.

What are your tips for coping when you’ve taken on too much?

I’ll send a copy of my book How to Save an Hour Every Day to our favourite. Please leave your thoughts and ideas below.