Get Unstuck when You’re Overwhelmed

in Articles | by admin | on October 23rd, 2017 |

Feeling overwhelmed is not usually an indicator of having too much work, but an indicator that it’s not clear what work to do next. You may have the talent, strategy, and resources you need, but you just can’t get started. The tasks ahead just seem too big.

The Best Solution to Being Overwhelmed is to Introduce More Structure

Adding some processes and protocols can get things back on track. You don’t want to overdo it, but more structure in your organization makes the next steps automatic which helps to eliminate procrastination and paralysis.

From Unstuck: A Tool for Yourself, Your Team, and Your World by Keith Yamashita and Sandra Spataro