Overcommitment is often a consequence of “poor limit setting,” which is one of the biggest problems high-achieving women face. “Poor limit setting” means that you have trouble setting appropriate boundaries on your behavior or the behavior of others. In short, you have trouble saying no.
How do you not overcommit yourself?
Avoiding overcommitment
- Examine your schedule and available time. Sit down with your calendar and list all of your responsibilities, as well as your routine and mandatory activities. ...
- Survey and prioritize. ...
- Avoid last-minute commitments. ...
- Say "no" and "yes" and mean it.
What are five signs of overcommitment?
6 Signs That You're Overcommitted
- Your to-do list has exploded. ...
- You're distracted. ...
- You can't remember the last time you said “no.” You don't want to turn away new business, but sometimes a project is beyond your capabilities or resources. ...
- You undervalue yourself. ...
- Your level of service has declined.
