Managing busyness and recovery
Constant busyness keeps your body on alert and leaves less room for recovery, both at work and in your free time. You can't always get rid of busyness, but you can learn to deal with it in a way that keeps you going.
You will need
- A calendar
- A to-do list
- 30 minutes for weekly planning
- Willingness to say no sometimes
Steps
Map where the rush comes from
For a week, record where your time goes and which situations feel most rushed. Busyness is often caused by too many things at once or by interruptions.
Prioritise the week's most important things
Leave slack in your calendar
Do one thing at a time
Learn to say no
Calm the feeling of rush
Protect your free time
Get support if the rush continues
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