Panic when faced with multiple tasks?

[John66]

I have recently changed my role within my company and have a bit more responsiblity now. It’s not that which worries me as I know what I’m doing but what’s really getting me in a spin is the fact that I have to do several things in a short space of time and panic about it, to the extent of not being able to sleep.

What I mean is, say I have 4 things to do before I can say that the work is ok, I really panic about which order to do them and get in a muddle about not doing them quickly enough. It’s annoyin as I seem to be like this yet others in the same boat are just relaxed and out smoking while I’m in a tizz and sweating over it. What’s wrong with me???

 

[Cuchculan]

Well John, when faced with these tasks, take a step backwards. Take a deep breath. Look at them. Decide which task you will do first. That then becomes your only focus. Once we complete task one, we compose ourselves again. Then we look at what is left. Decide on the next task. We continue like this until they are all completed. Don't think of them as one big task. Break them down. Focus on one at a time. This should makes things easier for you.

 

[FinneousRex]

Lol I feel like I’m reading a post from myself. I have the same issue. With me, I usually just push through it cause I know after a month or so I’ll get familiar enough with the job duties, deadlines and everything like that. I wouldn’t be concerned right now. Wait a month, and if you’re still having these problems, then maybe seek extra help, but what you’re feeling is normal - all it means is that you care about your job to the point you feel personally responsible if things don’t go perfect, therefore stressing yourself out.