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| Not every project or task you take on requires your immediate attention. If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, ask yourself a few questions to help you prioritize your to-do list. First, why is this task necessary? If there\u2019s no clear answer, it\u2019s probably not urgent. Second, what would happen a month from now if you don\u2019t get this done? It\u2019s tempting to barrel through your list for the sake of crossing things off, but before you spend time on a task, visualize its future impact on you, your stakeholders, and your business. If you don\u2019t see a long-term impact, consider passing. Third, are you the right person to do this task? If not, consider whether you can delegate to someone else. Finally, did you agree to take on this task for the right reasons? You may have told yourself, \u201cPeople will think I\u2019m rude if I say no,\u201d or \u201cMy direct reports are too busy to do this.\u201d If you said yes for the wrong reasons, chances are you\u2019re the wrong person for the job.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| This tip is adapted from\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cIf You\u2019re Overworked, Learn Which Tasks to Hand Off<\/a>,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0by Sabina Nawaz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n |