Before Breakfast

Second Cup: Stay afloat when life is overwhelming

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Apr 27, 2024
Tips on managing workload, setting boundaries, and maintaining balance when overwhelmed by too much work. Strategies for staying organized, setting priorities, and navigating overwhelming life situations. Contact information, Puerto Rico beaches, and Clorox & Tiva promotion featured at the end.
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ANECDOTE

Listener Katie’s Backlog Crisis

  • Katie, a psychologist, overcommitted and faced a backlog after family illness disrupted her schedule.
  • She asked how to catch up and balance urgent work with parenting and self-care.
ADVICE

Protect Sleep And Movement

  • Prioritize sleep and exercise even when overwhelmed to preserve focus and efficiency.
  • Aim for at least seven hours of sleep and 20–30 minutes of daily running to maintain productivity.
ADVICE

List Everything With Deadlines

  • Make a complete list of tasks and deadlines to remove uncertainty and plan wisely.
  • Use the list to decide what you must do, what to delegate, and what can wait.
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