6Manage Overwhelm at Work

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.

Anne Lamott

Does work never seems to end? Which of these situations resonate with you?

  • I feel frustrated and unhappy about the time I spend at work.
  • I have little or no time left to spend with friends and family, a hobby or interests.
  • When I do find time to spend time with my friends and family, I feel anxious or irritable.
  • Outside of work I spend time thinking or worrying about it.
  • I feel tired – even exhausted – most of the time.
  • I rarely get a proper break from work; a holiday, a short break, or even a day out.
  • One way or another, my home and family life are suffering because of the amount of time that I'm working.

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