Countdown to 2015, day 11: ARE YOU OVERWHELMED?
"Action is the antidote to despair." - Joan Baez
Feeling overwhelmed is one of the most uncomfortable feelings you can have, and it is the most common cause of procrastination. Overwhelm can cause us to put off doing projects or flee from them faster than just about anything else.
The good news is that there are tools that you can use to easily diminish this feeling and learning to use them is not difficult.
You have probably heard the saying, " How do you eat an elephant?" The answer: "One bite at a time."
We all know that breaking things down into smaller parts makes sense. But, putting them in logical order can be difficult. Creating a step-by-step plan is required.
Before starting your project, follow these 5 steps:
1. Decide your overall goal. Having a clear picture in your mind of what you want to accomplish will help you stay on track. Starting at the end and working backwards is a good way to create your plan.
2. Educate yourself. Thorough knowledge of your project or task is essential before you begin. Once started, frequent stops to do research will slow you down.
3. Make the best plan. Time you spend here will save you time later and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. Prioritize your tasks on a daily basis because priorities can change quickly and unexpectedly.
4. Monitor your progress. Reduce the number of unexpected and unwanted surprises so that you can keep on track.
5. Allow time for the unexpected. Understand that obstacles will probably show up, so build in some time to resolve those while meeting your deadline.
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Great Points! M