Tag: “Advice”

Feeling overwhelmed by commitments is a growing issue many face globally, affecting both personal and professional life. A survey by Mental Health UK revealed that 91% of UK adults experienced high stress levels at work last year. This trend isn’t limited to one region but is observed worldwide, with varying effects based on age and gender. This article will guide you on turning chaos into calm through efficient personal management strategies, especially relevant today as we navigate remote and hybrid work environments.

Navigating the Fast Lane: Why Getting Things Done Matters

The calendar is a widespread organizational tool because everyone understands perfectly well what a calendar is. Calendars have always been with us. They were used by our parents and grandparents. When I was a kid, we had a calendar hanging on the kitchen wall where my parents wrote things to do on some of the days, and circled important events in red. I remember my grandfather had a similar calendar in his office, and he would religiously cross off each day that ended with a big “X”.

Fear is, without a doubt, our greatest enemy when it comes to taking transcendental actions. It often prevents us from making the big changes in our lives: changing jobs or careers, moving to another city, or starting or ending a relationship.

People often assume that “busywork” or the act of being busy means they are being productive, but this isn’t necessarily true. Just because you are working on something doesn’t mean it’s the best thing to be working on at that moment.