It’s a Jungle Out There: Survival Training for Today’s World

2 WHO IS OVERLOADED? One-third of employees in the US feels overworked or overwhelmed Women feel more overworked than men Baby boomers feel more overworked than Generation X, Y and mature workers Managers and professionals feel more overworked than others. When employees feel overworked, it’s detrimental to everyone—workers, employers, and families

3 WHY ARE WE OVERLOADED? technology competition need for speed jobs our habits

4 ARE YOU OVERLOADED? I feel overwhelmed most of the day I can’t find time to reflect on my work and life I spend much of my time multitasking I spend time outside of work on work-related matters I’ve cut down on my vacation time People tell me I look tired I feel guilty saying NO I’m totally disorganized

5 8 WAYS TO OVERCOME OVERLOAD 1.Take control 2.Prioritize 3.Set limits 4.Get organized 5.Make time for yourself 6.Connect with friends and family 7.Manage information overload 8.Be healthy

6 #1 TAKE CONTROL Change your reaction Let it go Take small steps Stop trying to “do it all”

7 #2 PRIORITIZE Make lists Assess consequences Grab lowest hanging fruit Do the tasks that will have greatest payoff Use a planner Schedule activities Review “to do” list several times a day

8. #3 SET LIMITS Reduce low-value interactions Turn-off work Turn off technology whenever you can Delegate, hire or trade with people Say NO Buy yourself time

9. #4 GET ORGANIZED Create systems, routines, and locations Sort papers Have an area for each household member Clean your closet Cook multiple meals

10 #5 MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF Find unstructured time to relax Let people know the importance of alone time Take a day from work to do something you enjoy Have part of the weekend without errands and chores

11 #6 CONNECT WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS Have a life outside of work Schedule family time with no TV, phone, computer, or other distractions Schedule couple time Maintain friendships Find activities and interests to share with friends

12. #7 MANAGE INFORMATION OVERLOAD Stick to priorities by minimizing distractions. Create computer folders and clean out old s once a week. Reduce the amount of incoming information. Set times to review and respond to . Have separate addresses for work and personal Put articles in a brief case to review during down times Have time away from technology every day

13 #8 BE HEALTHY Be physically active Get enough sleep Eat nutritious food Think positively. Seek professional help Keep things in perspective

14 “No matter what path we choose or what tribe we belong to, I hope this year’s conference gives everyone the information needed to succeed on the quest.” Chris Chouinard Pepin County DHS WHSFMA Chair May 7, 2014 WHSFMA Kalahari, Wisconsin Dells