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Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Get Through the Workday.
When feeling overwhelmed, focus on a familiar activity
Find a task on your to-do list that is satisfying but not challenging - for example, writing a newsletter you've been doing for years.
When we perform highly familiar tasks, it's easy to get absorbed in them and go with the flow. A task that you can finish in one sitting will also give you a sense of accomplishment.
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