Summary: The promotion you have been working hard on has come through…now what…do you have that feeling “what did I get myself into”
The promotion you have been working on has come through. Your hard work and effort has paid off. It’s your first day on the job and you are getting a realistic view of what it entails – so many projects, things to fix and work to do. Then in the pit of your stomach, you get that awful feeling of “what did I get myself into?
We have all been there. That dreadful feeling we have bitten off more than we can chew.
Let’s stop that feeling of overwhelm before you create a mountain you can’t climb. Follow these simple steps to put the work back into perspective.
Create THE list. Take a look at all that needs to get gone and put it into a list in particular order.
Break it down. Some of the items on your list may be too large to be a “to do” item on their own. Break it down into manageable tasks.
Deadlines. Add any deadlines that may already exist.
Prioritize. Those with a deadlines will go to the top of the list.
Share. Take a look at your team and let them know what your vision is and ask for their feedback and support.
Congratulations and enjoy this new adventure!
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