There is some saying that runs along the lines of, "If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it."
I have always pretty successfully managed a big workload comprised of many different projects, but I've found that I do have a threshold. At some point, the idea of so much on the to-do list actually hinders much progress on any of them. If I have any work weakness (beside being too intense sometimes), I'd say it's this. My productivity when I'm on task is stellar... but if I'm distracted by the thought of how much is looming, I practically stall.
I am experiencing such a stall right now. I have so many personal projects, freelance work, and "regular" work that I'm actually kind of depressed. It's the kind of situation that makes me want to sell everything, move to France, and plant a garden.
Hopefully, the next couple of weeks--during which I will have a visit from some relatives and will take a short trip out of LA--will provide the mental rejuvenation I need right now. Maybe a long hot bath will help too. Doesn't that usually help something?
I have always pretty successfully managed a big workload comprised of many different projects, but I've found that I do have a threshold. At some point, the idea of so much on the to-do list actually hinders much progress on any of them. If I have any work weakness (beside being too intense sometimes), I'd say it's this. My productivity when I'm on task is stellar... but if I'm distracted by the thought of how much is looming, I practically stall.
I am experiencing such a stall right now. I have so many personal projects, freelance work, and "regular" work that I'm actually kind of depressed. It's the kind of situation that makes me want to sell everything, move to France, and plant a garden.
Hopefully, the next couple of weeks--during which I will have a visit from some relatives and will take a short trip out of LA--will provide the mental rejuvenation I need right now. Maybe a long hot bath will help too. Doesn't that usually help something?
