I have no solid advice to offer, but I am breathing with you.

Gentle support while you find what works for you.

Thank you for the kind words.

Maybe reading a book on organizing your workload?
And make a list of what you need to do and cross off each item when you
Have finished it?

I do understand how you feel. Is funny, I never thought of it as what it is... anxiety. I simply refer to it as "spazzing out" For me, running in 5 directions like a chicken and trying to accomplish 10 things at once. Now I try to break it down … first things first (Most urgent that cannot wait) … then , like tired said I do lists. Not only reminds me of what needs to be done, but gives me a sense of accomplishment as I cross tasks off. (and relief as jobs dwindle)

Unsure if you have others working with you or under you, but those lists do work well for them to focus on too. Or to delegate and assist you.

Just take a minute to breathe. :)

Thank you, Veggiequeen, and Tired for the good advice. I think pausing for a few minutes to breath may help.

Hello Restful,
Maybe taking one day at a time will work or find some time to relax. Sorry you are going through anxiety. I hope you will get the help you need to feel well.

I pray for peace and strength you need each day to keep you going. Please stay strong. Keep us posted, God bless.

Thank you so much eli_mom for your support and prayers. I will try to take one thing at a time somehow.

I understand that feeling too, and am sorry to hear you’re struggling with it. Like you, I get overwhelmed by tasks and requests, as the emails pile up — have a hard time when feeling like i’m not being responsive enough. Basically it’s all about people pleasing, I think, and not being able to tolerate that I might not be meeting others’ real or perceived expectations, One thing that I’ve found helpful is no matter how stressed I’m feeling to get out of my office and go for a 5-10 minute walk. It sounds small but often helps ground me and regain some perspective.

I agree with veggiequeen that lists can help too.
When I’m especially amped up and jumping mindlessly from task to task (adding to anxiety), I will write the thing I want to do in that moment on a post-it note. I won’t move on to the next thing until done with the first, and then I throw out the post-it. And, if too many emails are coming in at once, I’ll close Outlook while I focus on the project at hand.

Good luck to you, and hope your week is going better!

Thank you very much eGADs