What do you do when the pressure of work gets too much?
The scenario
You notice you feel overwhelmed by your workload. Your head feels full, your pace is slipping, and you’re finding it harder to think clearly.
Work is busy and you feel pressure to get everything done.
What do you do?
Option A
Ignore the overwhelm, speed up and try to clear as much as possible.
Option B
Stop for a few minutes, get your thoughts in order and choose one priority to focus on.
Option C
Tell your manager you’re reaching your limit and agree what can wait.
Option D
Break the workload into smaller steps and tackle the short tasks first to reduce pressure.
Psychologist’s take
Overwhelm is a sign your cognitive load is too high. You think better when you slow down enough to create structure. Clarity, not speed, reduces stress and helps you work more effectively.
I help professionals develop the psychological skills they should’ve been taught before they entered the workplace.
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