Paralyzed

Does this ever happen to you: You have a “to accomplish list” that is a little too long, and rather than crossing things off, you find yourself paralyzed, unable to complete anything?

This happened to me this past week. I find that there are days in which even the smallest items on my list are impossible to complete. I call these days my “ADD” days. My mind is on overdrive with all that I want/need to do, and nothing ends up getting done.

I wish I had some novel, mind-blowing tips to help others in this situation, however my suggestions are basic: make a list and cross it off as you go. In situations like this, it is important to prioritize. Here is my example from this week:

1.     Reports for work (these have specific deadlines)

2.     Meal preparation (my daughter requires food)

3.     House cleaning (I focus on one room at a time)

I read somewhere a great way to help with housecleaning is to set a timer for a specific amount of time [say 10-20 minutes] and focus on only one room. When the timer goes off, time to move to a new room. This would help a person like me that tends to wonder from room to room.

What are your tips and strategies for when you are overwhelmed?