How do I balance constant simultaneous meetings and execution expectations while still achieving a satisfying WLB?

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Why do you think meetings and execution aren’t one in the same? How do you execution something without discussing what to do and then following up on the outcome?

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Reduce the number of projects, tasks, etc. you say yes to. You don’t have to accept everything. Learn how to politely push back with “I’m afraid I have some other requests on my plate that need to be finished first, the earliest I can get this done is 0:00 on XYZ day. Is that all right?”

Fewer requests should reduce the number of meetings you’re invited to, but also ... just decline and ask to reschedule meetings when your time is already committed. Pretty basic for “I’ve got meetings already at that time, can we meet tomorrow at 2:00 instead?”

Don’t be afraid to block your calendar to give yourself time to get things done. You own your schedule.

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