Leadership Revealed

Anyone who’s been in business for some time will have felt the drowning effects of overwhelm. Incrementally, the small things pile up, until they’ve become a mountain that stands between us and our goals. It’s easy to slip down the cracks at these points, but as John discusses this week, there is a way out, and it’s simpler than you think. KEY TAKEAWAYS Overwhelm is when things get so much, that we lose inspiration, and can’t continue with our goals, meaning we end up doing far less than usual. You need to chill out. Take some perspective and remind yourself that it isn’t the end of the world. It’s rarely as bad as you think. Sometimes the dread is worse than the reality of any situation. Compartmentalise it. Break up your tasks into sections and keep them separate from each other. It makes it easier to prioritise. Break it down until you can see what the issues are. By taking problems apart, you can see the basic elements that are slowing you up. Delegate if you can. Work out if you can pass off any tasks