Lately I’ve had a lot on my mind and it’s amazing how this can seem to get in your way. Luckily for me I know how I can deal with the thoughts and feelings and if I begin to feel overwhelmed, I can relax and switch off. For me this usually lends a new perspective and I’m then eager to get back on with things.

For me, it is often the apparent sheer volume of items on my to-do list coupled with some imminent deadlines that triggers this kind of situation. I know the consequences of ploughing on and not taking a step back and I know the benefits of doing so.

Most often, a quick 10 minutes of re-evaluating and prioritising does the trick and is well worth the time spent. The other times, usually I find it best to be honest with myself and deal with the possible issues before they arrive - e.g. Letting any affected parties know that I will not be finished on time.

Of course in an ideal world, our lists of tasks are completed on time and we do not become overwhelmed… However in the real world, to me the best course of action is to deal with the challenges as they become apparent. Most often they can be overcome and deadlines can be shifted before they are missed. This is self-responsibility.

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