How many times have you left work at the end of a long day feeling heavy and despondent because of all the work that’s still sitting there?
Research shows that most professionals have 59 hours worth of work no matter what they do.
I do NOT share this statistic to worsen your depression! But it IS an important reminder that (a) you can’t get it all done and (b) you need to make different choices with the time you do have.
And the first new choice must be to stay out of the pity party about all the excess or incomplete work there is!
It is more important to take notice of and acknowledge what you did get done.
Action – Today, no matter what happens, what’s left outstanding or incomplete, take 2 minutes at the end of your work day (but before you get home) to consciously write out what you DID make happen.
Note all the phone calls, paperwork and emails you managed. Recall the new opportunities you created, the new habits you tried out and the relationships you contributed to.
Even if all did not go as planned, begin recognizing and celebrating every day and you will discover for yourself all that you DO achieve!