Avoiding the Bottomless Sea

Cal Newport states that we really only have four hours of focused work per day. It is up to you to take control of that time and your energy expenditure. Focusing deeply on something requires confidence and self-assuredness to put that piece of work first and shut everything else...

Multitasking isn't effective—it lowers productivity and can lead to feeling overwhelmed. 

• Focus on one task until it's complete.
• Say no to work that you don't need to do or can be done by someone else.
• Don't keep too many tabs or screens open.

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Keep a journal for both work and home where you vent frustrations in order to maintain clear boundaries. By externalizing those feelings, your mental health improves and you are less likely to be overwhelmed.

We enrich our lives when we cleanse our mental spaces. We also open ...