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What is the best way of managing excessive work demands??

Profile: AwesomelyLonely
AwesomelyLonely on Dec 24, 2014
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Planning & prioritising. There's only so much you can do and some things are more important than others. Always make sure that you're able to tell someone you can't take on any more work at the moment, or if there might be a delay or potential problem with a deadline.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 10, 2014
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Goal charts, limit caffeine to avoid anxiety, and breathing. Meditation helps to keep you focused and light on your feet
Profile: Regina
Regina on Dec 10, 2014
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The best way I manage excessive work demands are by getting a calendar and marking each day I have something due. After that I plan how I am going to prepare and complete each task. I create checklists to make sure I am on track and that I have completed each part of the task that I need to complete.
Profile: garywith1r
garywith1r on Dec 10, 2014
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We simply need to firmly say no and explain the need for a sustainable workload and balanced life. Most people will respect your position. Stand firm and watch out for those 'exceptions' that are becoming regular. Know what is good for you and figure out a way to express it assertively. If something is truly important then your boss can explain which of your other responsibilities can be reduced to compensate. Nobody wins if you burn out.
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Anonymous on Dec 10, 2014
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Your options include getting as early a start as you can, delegating tasks if possible, hiring a temporary staff member or contractor, and communicating frankly with your boss — again as soon as possible — if the workload expected is too much. If you negotiate with your boss, you can respectfully convey what a reasonable timeline and expectations would be, and what demands require more hands on deck. Good luck, and I hope you take good care of yourself in your off hours, to offset your stress.
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Anonymous on Dec 13, 2014
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I think that you should try & handle the demands in a timely fashion & to the best of your ability, But if that doesn't work, & you know that you don't deserve whatever is going on, then you should talk to your boss in a respectful way about how your work performance is. That'll most likely let you know if you're pulling off the demands well or not.
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Anonymous on Dec 14, 2014
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The best way of managing excessive work demands is to take it step by step and tackle the small things first, working your way up to the big things.
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Anonymous on Dec 16, 2014
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You could try to treat yourself to something nice and take a breather. It's a lot of pressure fulfilling work demands
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Anonymous on Dec 19, 2014
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Prioritize the tasks in the order of importance (as determined by your boss). Start with the highest priority tasks first, then work your way down to the bottom of the list. Stay organized and try to do two or three easier tasks at once to maximize efficiency and stay on top of things. And if all else fails, you can explain to your boss that you're feeling overwhelmed, falling behind and would benefit from strategies for managing the work load. Bosses like employees who are responsible and proactive enough to address these concerns before they start affecting performance.
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Anonymous on Dec 28, 2014
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make a to do list and mark off when you finish something. this will keep you aware what you have done and what you need to do still. With me there is satisfaction and relief each time I mark something off.
Profile: heycrysteezy
heycrysteezy on Jan 3, 2015
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Lists!!!!! Lists are your friend. Write down what is a priority, what needs to be done immediately, and focus on those tasks. If you're able, ask for help and divide the work load. Try not to take your work home if you can. If you have to, work on whatever you couldn't finish the day before.
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Anonymous on May 9, 2015
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Personally, I like to make lists (it reduces my anxiety, as a lot of my stress comes from not knowing what to do next). Explicitly label what is most important, and then read the list out loud with the prefaces "I would really like to... because...". This is just what I like to do -- not everybody is the same :)
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Anonymous on May 27, 2015
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To do lists will save your life. Write everything you have to do then sort it out according to the most important or the most pressing issues. You can do this with a table (you can have some numbers like 1-5 on how important they are or have columns titled red, yellow and orange, with red being the most important and green being not so hard to do). Lists are super helpful and help to keep you organised and allow you to plan your time well so that you can manage the demands. Oh and plan your day...that helps too :)
Profile: Davehkiin
Davehkiin on Jul 13, 2015
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Setting up a plan. Use a Calender. talk to your manager or the person who's in charge. Delegate Tasks.
Profile: katewood1989
katewood1989 on Sep 22, 2015
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I would try to take things one step at a time. Make a list of what needs to be done, put it down on paper, then make a "plan of attack" based on the time in which things need to be done / level of importance.
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nlpinspiration on Apr 26, 2016
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The best way is to make a good working plan. If you cannot execute by yourself, than delagate your activities to other person
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Aug 1, 2016
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Know when to say no,or admit that you can't handle it and u need help. Schedule your work time to meet time lines. If there is to much and is impossible for u to meet the time line then request help/assistance.
Profile: HealingSexIssues
HealingSexIssues on Sep 12, 2016
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Talk it out. Sometimes the best stress-reducer is simply sharing your stress with someone close to you. The act of talking it out — and getting support and empathy from someone else — is often an excellent way of blowing of steam and reducing stress. Have a support system of trusted people.
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Anonymous on May 29, 2018
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I think the person who is managing over you should realize that there is only a certain amount you're capable of doing. There's a difference between some extra work and an excessive amount.
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