#13: After Hours Advice: What to Do When You Are Already Overloaded & Something New Is Added?

Picture this: It’s late. The day’s been a lot, and we’re in post-bedtime haze when big thoughts come out. The ones when something from work is still swirling in your head, and you just need to say it out loud to someone who gets it.

That’s exactly where this episode begins. 

In this episode, you’ll hear a real-time conversation between me and my husband, Ben, as we talk through a super common leadership challenge — what to do when you’re already maxed out and someone adds another priority to your plate? How do you respond when everything is “important”, nothing can wait, and no one wants to make the tough call? 

This episode is real and raw! And it’s for anyone who’s been caught between expectations and capacity. We’re talking strategy, self-advocacy, and what it really looks like to lead when no one else is drawing the line. Let’s dive in!

In this episode:

(02:13) - Picturing Ben’s Week: Full Plates, Restructures, and Big Deliverables
(06:50) - How to Ask Leadership to Prioritize When Everything Feels “Top Priority”
(10:27) - Visual Prioritization Framework
(14:58) - Weighing the Real Cost of A Task
(21:17) - Our Careers Are A Marathon, Not A Sprint
(27:20) - The Reality of A Pushback

Ask Monique

Got a question that's keeping you up at night? Need a new way to look at a problem? 

'Ask Monique' is your chance to get personalized insights. Submit your questions about business, professional life, or personal development, and let's dive into the messy, beautiful, and ever-changing world together. 

https://forms.gle/iGZv2bVnhBSXbnbc8

Connect with Monique:

• Website | https://www.thegreatlifeexperimentpodcast.com/ 
• Instagram - thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast | https://www.instagram.com/thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast
• Instagram - @itsmoniqueschafer | https://www.instagram.com/itsmoniqueschafer