Do you find yourself trying to do too much for others? Do you feel that you are spiraling downwards into an endless pit of work? You’re not alone!

There are quite a few people that end up taking on too much work and bite off more than they can chew. They get frustrated and start complaining to others about the massive workload that they have to endure.

One of the things that these people have to learn is not to over-commit. Helping others has its rewards, but don’t burden yourself with too much. If you feel that you have reached your limit to how much extra work you can handle, let others know. You’d be surprised on how well they receive your message.

The last thing that people want, especially managers, is a person that keeps taking on more and more, then doesn’t deliver on their promises. Do yourself and others a favour – only take on as much as you feel you can handle. Take a look at your tasks list that you’ve created and see if you can fit it in your schedule. If not, let the person know.

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Until next time,

Take care - of your clutter!