Episode 57 - What to Do When You Have Too Much to Do

Sometimes, you commit to a few things and then life intervenes and throws a few more things on your plate, and it can sometimes get away from you. You feel like "how am I going to do all of this?", "what do I need to let go?", "how do I handle my own expectations for what I'd be able to do?" - That's what Charlie Gilkey & Angela Wheeler will chat about on this episode.  Key Takeaways: [02:08] Charlie talks about the major products he has going on at once  [05:03] Angela points out that each project has many other mini-projects within it[06:27] Self-care is about being gentler with yourself, not beating yourself up[07:24] A venn diagram analogy on ‘the work’ and ‘the story about the work’ [11:01] Feeling frustrated with yourself - what is it getting you? what is it doing for you?[13:56] Angela is harder on herself than on other members of the team[14:35] We wouldn't ride a donkey the way we ride ourselves, because it would be inhumane[15:21] You’re not a computer nor a robot, and can't work 24-7. You're human & stuff comes up [16:29] How do you communicate with people when you have overcommitted and need help?[18:00] Ego prevents us from asking for help, but not asking is the worst thing you can do [21:58] Asking for help can be seen as a weakness[23:40] Asking for help may feel like it's a 'taking'[25:50] Always ask the yea-sayers & people you trust, if they're willing to help you[28:25] Ask for help by welcoming people to be of service to you[28:54] You matter just as much as somebody else[30:55] How not to get there again by giving yourself enough room for a margin[32:50] People confuse focus and capacity[33:19] Proactive communication with others and with yourself[34:27] Choosing the projects that matter to you[38:53] Deciding what's really important and what to let go of, is hard, but worth it[39:50] Defining what you want your good life to look like - rather than what others think[40:18] Choosing projects and priorities that matter most to you and sticking to them   Mentioned in this Episode: Live Your LegendStart Finishing [book proposal]Jeffrey Davis from Tracking Wonder  Rain Maker"No" vs. "Not now"Why strategic planning is so hard for creative people?   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe