you need to prioritize your " to-do list" upon: deadlines, hot topics and needed performance time for each. Unless you know that your manager is waiting for a specific task to be done. Start with the ones that required less time. this will give you positive feelings of being able to conduct some of your load within short time. as a next step, go ahead with your list with confidence that you are up to it otherwise your manager will not trust you to do it. this is a general approach if being overwhelmed is not your norm at work but if it the case you need to sit with your manger to discuss your workload and most important your work-life balance need.

I have always started each day with a priority list. Rank the priorities, tackle the hard stuff if that’s what needs doing first in terms of priorities. Humans tend to gravitate towards the easy things or the things that interest us more. Make a plan and stick to it.

Managing a heavy workload can be tough, but a few strategies can help: 1. Take structured breaks – it’s essential, not a waste. 2. Find a quiet space – minimize distractions. 3. Prioritize tasks – focus on one project at a time. 4. Prepare for approvals – come ready with arguments. 5. Communicate challenges – let supervisors know technical issues. 6. Stay calm – stress won’t help; a clear mind will. 7. Note everything – avoid mistakes and last-minute issues. 8. Stay confident – trust in your ability to handle the load. Let’s work smarter, not harder!

When overwhelmed with assignments, pause and breathe. Start by cataloguing every task, prioritizing by urgency and impact. Use a colour-coding system: red for critical tasks, yellow for important, and green for flexible. Break large projects into manageable micro-tasks. Communicate openly with your supervisor about realistic timelines and resource needs. Leverage productivity techniques like time-blocking and the two-minute rule for quick tasks. Delegate when possible, and don’t hesitate to ask for clarification or support. Focus strategically rather than multitasking. Remember, your mental health is just as important as your professional performance

Observe if the extra work is one-off thing or regular. If it one-off then it’s fine, every company/team goes through that. Prioritising, clear communication and some hope will get you/team through. If it is regular, there might be a case where your manager is not aware that you are having too much work and setting clear boundaries / expectations on how much work can be done during a regular work hours works too. If that doesn’t work, there is no shame in looking for other opportunities. And have this understanding with your new employer from beginning about how much work can you manage.

When overwhelmed with tasks from a supervisor, start by clarifying priorities: meet briefly to outline and rank tasks together, so both of you know what’s most urgent. Break complex tasks into smaller steps (Agile) with mini-deadlines to maintain momentum. Use time-blocking to focus solely on one task during specific time slots, minimizing distractions. Keep your supervisor updated with milestones and flag potential delays early on. Finally, leveraging tools like Asana or Trello or even simple balanced Excel Workbook to visualize and manage tasks. With clear priorities, consistent communication, and focused work blocks, you can handle your workload with less stress and more control.

Schedule, schedule, schedule and prioritize. Be realistic with the timelines, do not promise the impossible, be fair with the deadlines. Reason with your supervisor, he needs to understand, that you're just human. DO NOT try to do everything at once and work crazy hours, it's not effective.

Just my thoughts: - Have a plan to manage your projects / time - Diarize events in your calendar for the coming quarter - Talk to teammates and see if they can help offer any advice on topics you keep procrastinating on. - Work smart, what do you NEED to do and in what priority. - Have a system and stick to it! If this all fails and you still feel overwhelmed, then you need to speak to you manager and manage expectations. You should never be afraid to ask for help. A good manager will welcome you coming to them for support.