PRODUCTIVITY: Cut back. Simplify. De-load.

http://zenhabits.net/2008/01/a-guide-to-cutting-back-when-you-feel-overwhelmed/

A Guide to Cutting Back When You Feel Overwhelmed

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My recommendation: Cut back. Simplify. De-load.

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1. Step back.

2. List everything.

3. Set limits.

4. Prioritize.

5. Eliminate.

6. Renegotiate commitments.

7. Take time off.

8. Create the ideal workday.

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Well, there’s no doubt, I’m feeling the pinch. Maybe it’s my mid-life crisis. The sadness of unmet expectations. The realization that the end of journey is closer than the beginning. An appreciation for Rodney Dangerfield’s rendition of Dylan Thomas. An small understanding of DaVinici’s tears for tasks undone. Maybe I have to try this chap’s advice.

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