Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks you have to manage alone? How do you prioritize?

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Being in a position right now where I started multiple things and all of them kind of took off I find myself being extremly overwhelmed by the amount of tasks I have to complete every day. Even more that that I find it especially hard to juggle between them and my projects.

I don’t have money to hire anyone right now, I’m using Todoist, Notion and a piece of white paper and a pen to make sure I don’t miss a thing.

The question is how you do it? Is there an app that helps with this? Can I hire a cheap virtual asisstant or something?

Thanks for the asnwers :)

Nicholas Ryan Carter · Accepted Answer

I feel you! The Eisenhower Matrix has been a game-changer for me. Categorizing tasks into urgent/important quadrants helps me focus on the critical stuff first. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't tried it yet!

Nathan Covey · Answer

The key for me is learning what to say NO to

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Break it down, use a planner, and take breaks. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

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Yes, sometimes, the way I make a priority list, from there I will know which one I have to do first.

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Absolutely, prioritizing is key! I like to make a list of all my tasks, then rank them by importance and urgency. Anything that's low priority and can wait, I just say no to for now. Focusing on the critical tasks and not overloading myself helps me stay on top of things without getting overwhelmed. Breaking big tasks into smaller chunks also makes them feel more manageable.

Martin Harris · Answer

Yes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when there’s a lot on your plate. When that happens, I step back and focus on what truly matters. I prioritize by asking myself, “What will have the biggest impact?” and “What’s most urgent?” Once I break things down, I tackle the most important tasks first, even if they feel challenging. I also remind myself that it’s okay to ask for help or take a break when needed. Managing tasks is about balance and not burning out while trying to get everything done.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks you have to manage alone? How do you prioritize?

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