So it is Monday once again. As you wake up in the morning, a sense of dread engulfs you. The fear of having to face a whole week ahead, depresses you and you wish it were Sunday already.
Sounds familiar? Every other working professional might have gone through these feelings at some point of time. Reason being- we are all vexed with our workload. We decide ourselves that it is too much to take, and that we are being consumed by the enormity of it all.
How does one avoid these thoughts? Experts say, a few changes here and there to your daily lifestyle, will go a long way in getting rid of this feeling of being overwhelmed. Here are some of these.
One of the most important tips is to prioritise your work in an effective manner. We say, begin each day by doing the most toughest task. While it is human tendency to keep the most difficult one for the last, the trick to complete work sooner is to tick off this task first. This, according to many, will result in a sense of motivation to keep you going.
Ever before you begin work for the day, make sure you have a check-list. Only when you have a clear idea of what to do, can you fulfill your duties responsibly. And as they say, a job well begun is half done. So reach out to your little notepads and get the check-list ready.
Next, have a positive attitude and go about your day. Do not crumble in face of pressure, for it will break you down to an extent where it is highly difficult to get back on track. At the same time, do not be pessimistic of your chances at winning. A positive frame of mind, will relieve half of your stress. Remember, when the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Another aspect to be kept in mind is to take one day at a time. Never ever rush through things. Even if you do only one task a day, make sure it is completed and without errors. There is no point in multi-tasking, only to get back to each work again. Apart from being time consuming, it will also lead to frustration.
Contrary to popular perception, striving for perfectionism will not get you anywhere. Surprised? But this is what experts round the world recommend. This is not to say that doing a shoddy job of things would take you places.
What we mean here is that, it is completely alright and acceptable to commit mistakes, as long as the end product is close to what you originally intended. Understand that making an error is not the end of the world. There is always room for improvement, which can be done in the next attempt.
Always remember that you cannot be the captain of the ship all the time. Learning to delegate work is an art by itself. And once you master this, you will find that your word load has considerably decreased. Do not be the one who wants to do everything by self. As you share your work, you also get to learn more from the mistakes others commit.
While rising up the career ladder is essential for success in life, ensuring that you lead a healthy lifestyle is also equally important. What is the use of amassing wealth and knowledge only to be lying sick in bed the whole day? So make sure you do not compromise on your food and sleep.
After six days of working round-the-clock, a little fun on a Sunday will do you no harm. So dedicate one day of every week to yourself. Get pampered, or indulge or go on a trip, and return refreshed for the week ahead.
