Here's how you can handle an increasing workload as a startup employee.

As a start up entrepreneur I always take some pages from the book of corporate, one of those pages being is setting up a space that is only dedicated to work "The Office " when i first started out I used to work from the comfort of my home in my Pj's and take breaks on the couch, or i used to work from different cafes which distracted me for some time every time i went to a new place. Prioritization doesn't start art with the tasks and the to-do list but it starts by setting priorities and boundaries in order to create the right environment to get the job done ! I am still in the journey of a start up entrepreneur, but i have a handful of places which are dedicated to work and allow me to focus and finish my tasks. Thoughts?

> List all tasks, categorize by urgency and importance. > Schedule focused work time for high-priority items. > Talk to your manager about workload. > See if tasks can be redistributed, delegated, or deadlines adjusted. > Seek out tools and processes to streamline repetitive tasks. > Learn time-management techniques to boost your efficiency.

Some advice I got when i first started up in corporate from one of my managers at the time is : Delegation is a form of art. Why is it an art because if done correctly it will help you get the job done, decrease time spent and will help build relation with who you delegated to, but if done poorly it will increase stress and ruin your rep. Back in the day we used to struggle with delegation as sometime we couldn't trust people in order to rely on them on certain tasks. With the rise of AI delegation can be truly an art the only difference is now we need to Master the Prompt. Thoughts ?

Knowledge is Key.... Always be on the lookout to learn, whether if its a podcast, article, or setting up coffee sitdowns with people who have made it within the same domain you are starting out in. Train your ears to look for insights and never shy aways from asking questions. In order to develop your business you need to be on the continuous mission of developing your self. Thoughts ?

Know that it is ok to push back or ask the priorities -often Founders (l'm guilty of this) can keep throwing things your way, but it's ok to speak up and ask the priorities as ultimately a) we don't want you to burn out b) don't want you to hate the role c) don't want quality to drop! Things can always move around based on the core needs at the time!

Being organized! Start-ups can get chaotic quickly and with ever changing priorities - you are only as effective as the tools you use. Mapping out your goals and then managing projects and tasks according to your goals/outcomes using Trello, Mondays, Jira or whatever platform that works for you will give you better visibility and your managers/founders better transparency. It’s also easier to communicate ‘overload’ if you can show someone - most people react better to organized thought, with data behind it.