Many times in life we find ourselves “multitasking” doing several tasks at the same time which generally means you aren’t doing any of your tasks very well. Having too many tasks to do may not be in your best interest. Choosing which things are necessary and which things can be delegated to someone else or put off until later can sometimes be challenging and stressful. The stress of taking on too many tasks or not completing the task at hand leads to stress that can cause many problems. When your wellbeing is on the line it is time to start saying “No”.
Our lives are filled with complex tasks associated with ourselves and our families. Working from home along with caring for children, helping them with homework, while ensuring all of us are getting enough physical activity is a challenge. One of the challenges of taking on too many tasks is that your brain gets overwhelmed with the thought of how to get everything done in the time you have to do them. This overwhelming feeling is so powerful it can cause stress and emotional problems. When these feelings are frequent, chronic stress, they can cause mental and physical health problems. It is important to recognize how much you personally can take on and at what point you have to say “No”.
All tasks are associated with achieving goals. Scheduling and assigning tasks in the order of importance to achieve these goals can help you figure out how much you can get done in a day and what to put off for another time or delegate to someone else. The progressive daily tasks of cleaning a room in the home, buying groceries, or doing the laundry, ensures you won’t be spending a weekend with all these overwhelming tasks at the same time. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. Coworkers, family members and even children can be a big help when you ask them to help run errands or do the laundry so you can concentrate on your work. Manage your tasks to meet your goals and know when to say “No” and you will have a life where you can meet your challenges with a positive, constructive attitude.
Love and best wishes,
Tracy