Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

3631: [Part 1] Overwhelmed? Eliminate Work by Reorganizing It by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology

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Jun 13, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed at work often comes from engaging in tasks that don’t suit your strengths, especially for introverts. By time-boxing and delegating responsibilities, you can boost your productivity and focus on work that energizes you. Discover practical strategies to manage workloads effectively and reconsider how your tasks align with your skills. Learn how to show your boss that working on tasks that fit you can lead to greater efficiency and satisfaction.
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INSIGHT

Mismatch of Work and Strengths

  • Feeling overwhelmed often means you're doing work that doesn't fit your strengths or personality.
  • For introverts, picking tasks better suited to their nature can greatly improve productivity and reduce stress.
ANECDOTE

Tyler's Customer Service Struggle

  • Tyler Tervooren took over customer service but found it drained him due to his introverted nature.
  • His strengths lie in building systems, not daily direct interactions with people.
INSIGHT

Wrong Work Is Productivity Killer

  • One hour of draining work may consume four or more hours of energy and productivity.
  • This effect makes it very hard to motivate oneself to complete other tasks afterward.
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