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Work and Personal Life

Keep them separated (...mostly)

Although work is a big part of life, boundaries and certain routines can help to keep work and personal matters from mixing, which will increase focus and reduce stress.

It's important not to share the stress of work with people in your personal life. Blow off steam to coworkers as opposed to those uninvolved in your stress.

Manage your work and personal schedules separately and strictly; if you let them overlap, stress from each life creeps into the other.

Recognize Your Procrastination

How to know if you procrastinate...

You fill your day with the lower priority tasks from your to-do list.

You take several breaks, even while working on a high priority task.

You convince yourself that you have to wait for the "right mood" or "right time" to get something productive done.

If you do any of these things or find yourself falling behind on work, it may be time to take account of how you spend your time.

Conflicting Deadlines

Sometimes, it's hard to prioritize

Conflicting deadlines in a business setting are an occupational hazard. You need to be ready to manage your workload even if the timing is a challenge.

Breaking the major deadline down into manageable steps is the ultimate way to stay organized.

Of course, you can't always handle conflicting deadlines given certain situations. In moments like these, it's best to look to management for guidance.