Working parents are frequently haunted by the nagging sense of not getting enough done, of failing in some way, of giving things that really matter too little attention and, of course, feeling as if the wheels may come off the bus very, very soon. The problem isn’t in your organizational system or work ethic, it’s in how human brains are wired. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, with so much to do and so many demands on you.
Source: Harvard Business Review, January 12, 2018.
There’s good news, shares Daisy Wademan Dowling. There are simple and effective techniques for taming the overwhelmedness. These are things any working parent can do, starting today, to feel more competent, calm, and in control and to start shrinking that task list permanently.
Here are four of the most powerful:
- Know your end game
- Invest your time accordingly
- Keep a “got it done” list
- Schedule a regular power outage
INSIGHTS: This article is applicable to any animal health pro with children or with aging parents who require engaged care. All levels of management need to support and promote regular power outages to ensure team members can fulfill all their responsibilities at optimum levels.