Set Realistic Deadlines
Have you ever established a deadline that was unnecessarily short, placing undue stress and pressure upon yourself to get things done?
This is a situation to be avoided as it really makes no sense. You may have set the deadline as a motivator, but the opposite effect is more likely to occur.
Being productive does not mean we should take on too much and run ourselves into the ground. Start slow and work up to a comfortable pace. It’s important to feel a sense of accomplishment, particularly early on while transitioning to the new you.
If you feel you need 3 days to complete a task then schedule the 3 days, don’t cut yourself short.
In my drive to be helpful and get things done I’ve taken on things I should not have and regretted I ever did. I soon learned to evaluate my own situation before making commitments. You always want to help others, but there are times when you are simply overwhelmed and unable to do so.