When WORK Overload Becomes a Habit

A common problem that the workforce is experiencing is having too much work with less time and (frankly speaking) less compensated.

We can't deny the fact most of us have a lot on our plate and that additional task assigned on your key performance evaluations is somewhat taken up a lot on your supposed to be prior work. OR, you simply had a lot of things to do in the first place and you wish you could tri-replicate yourself, end of story.

A person like me who's in the rank and file does not complain as to what I am having on my job but c'mon, I still believe in Work-Life balance that's why I always rely on these 5 things when I feel that pressure is on top of me and the workload seems to engulf my whole system and would become a habit.

1. SET MY LIMITS

Rich Bells wrote on Fast Company about handling an increase workload was a great thing for me to start and that was to determine my limits and my max out. Always keeping in my mind that I am human as everybody are would turn me back again to know my limits and when to say "no" to some colleague who needs your help on their stuff at work. Before helping them, help yourself first. Period.

2. TWEAK YOUR PRIORITIES

On my previous article on how not to miss the deadline, priorities would always come around when we talk about work and you really need to know what's a rush and what can be worked out later. Having a list on what to accomplish helps out BUT there are tasks you didn't expect that needs an immediate attention and of course, you have to work on it. Once you're done, get back to your list and finish it.

3. PLEASE DON'T BE THE JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES

Sounds the same with the first one but hey, these deserve a spot on his own. Now, a lot of us would want to impress our colleagues but mind you, you're boiling your own pot. You can't do almost everything and you can't accept favors from your colleagues especially if you're now in stress mode. Harvey Deutschendorf wrote on Fast Company "politely but firmly let the people you work with know that you’ve reached your limit and can’t handle additional work or interruptions at the moment."

4. IT'S OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP

On the same article, Harvey cited "But the people we ask for help seldom see that as a sign of weakness–most people are more than willing to lend a hand when it matters." Working in the real estate industry handling the sellers and managing all those accounts, not to say the system and other stuff, I always ask for some for help. Mind you, it will not just lighten your load a little bit but also reduces your stress.

5. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

These go to all workers who do overtime 7 times a week. Please, stop it. Let's accept the fact that work doesn't end in a one-day transaction and there's still tomorrow. Have that in mind because YOUR BODY WILL REACT TO IT. On an article published by  Entreprenuer.com, Ivette K Caballero, marketing communications consultant at IKC Consulting stated that “Take care of your body. Be conscious about what you eat and drink. Learn to listen to your body. Make sure you consume foods that will help your physical, mental and emotional being,”

And please bear in mind that having tons of work shall pass too. Just don't procrastinate.