When It Gets Hectic

My work load increased rapidly over the last couple of months.

It became really overwhelming.

So, I implemented a new planning technique:

I assigned groupings of cases or a specific client to each day of the week.

One category or client per day.

One.

On their assigned day, I review the status of each matter assigned to that day's category.

I confirm deadlines.

I review all pending action items.

I try to move the ball forward.

I send the client or partner an update.

I release the matter from the part of my mind that never stops thinking about it.

And then I turn to the day's actual deadlines and deep work.

How do you manage your time when things feel heavy?

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