"I can help with Request A this morning, but I won’t be able to get to Request B until tomorrow."
Title: 3 : Two Requests – Finding Balance in the Ask We’ve all been there. You’re staring at a to-do list, a project deadline, or even just a busy weekend, and suddenly you’re hit with . Not one, not five—just two. 3 : Two Requests
If you have two major requests on your plate, consider yourself . Adding a third isn't just "staying busy"—it’s an invitation for burnout. The Bottom Line "I can help with Request A this morning,
The challenge isn't just doing the work; it's deciding which one deserves your "yes" first. We often default to the person who asked most recently or the task that seems easiest. Instead, take a breath. Ask yourself: Which of these aligns with my goals for today? 2. The Art of the "Partial Yes" If you have two major requests on your
There’s a reason we focus on this specific number. Research into "cognitive load" suggests that while we can juggle multiple small tasks, we can really only focus deeply on at a time before our quality of work starts to dip.