Real chaos is very real
How many projects to you have to juggle before considering it’s unhealthy? 2? 10?
Lately, I have been managing way too many things at the same time, in the same 24 hours we all have. Prioritizing didn’t work because most things were showing up after some other project was already under way.
An then there were emergencies. Real emergencies, like a pipe getting broke in my kitchen.
All while trying to keep a job, 2 hours of commute time a day, private clients, having a life and doing my best to take care of myself (forget the gym).
My answer to my own question is 3. More than 3 projects is way too much for me if I want to stay healthy and sane. Alas, last week I even got sick with a cold, I couldn’t afford to be in bed getting better.
This week looks a bit better. Emergencies have been taken care of. Not finished but the worst is over. Major projects for this week are under control, not perfect, but at least done enough to require only touch ups. I managed to get 2 days for myself after work later this week (now THAT is a luxury in my life). Saturday hell is breaking lose again unless I can organize my time.
What are your favorite strategies to put some order into real chaos?
Posted: October 19th, 2009 under at work.
Tags: jobs, lifestyle, surviving the office