Staying Focussed When All Hell Breaks Loose!

It has been a particularly difficult week. I won't go into detail but it has involved, travel, hospital trips, legal paperwork, moving large amounts of boxes and even the cats bringing live animals into the house to add to the chaos.

I have had to work out how I could remain focussed and get the important things done whilst dealing with a lot of other pressing needs (and feline distraction)s. Here are the 5 lessons I learned:

One - not everything is urgent, pick out the MUST do and re-prioritise the rest (should, could and would do if I had lots of time)!
Two - double up. Look for opportunities to tick off two items at once e.g. adapting something so it meets the needs of more than one audience, covering two errands in one round trip.
Three - pick your moments. Do not do things just because it is morning and you ought to be working. It is ok to do things in the evening if that works better for you.
Four - ask for help. Let people know if you are struggling and look for things that others can temporarily take over for you. THEN LET GO!

Five - be kind to yourself. The world will not end if an email is sent a day or two late or if things are not perfect. In times of crisis the aim is not to be at the top of your game but to survive as best you can.

For fellow survivors I hope this helps and next week is better!