Keep Yourself from Overcommitting

• Assess Workload Regularly: Evaluate current responsibilities weekly. Keep your calendar realistic with space for last-minute tasks and deep-focus work.
• Check Emotional Connection: Reflect on your feelings towards work. Identify tasks that energize or drain you.
• Communicate Proactively: Share updates with your manager regularly. Discuss priorities openly to avoid overcommitting.
• Delay Commitments: Use phrases like “Let me check my schedule” to evaluate your capacity before committing to new tasks.
• Focus on Micro-Mastery: Excel in one or two specific areas of your role. Pursue meaningful tasks that align with your growth goals.

This tip is adapted from “Why You’re Chronically Overcommitted,” by Israa Nasir.