How do I keep perspective?
I’m usually really good at staying grounded, putting my head down, getting things done. Being a doer.
But I’m 7 mo into my litigation big law career and suddenly underwater and feel like I can’t breathe.
I got staffed on way too many cases. I said yes when I should have said no. I took on too much on those cases. And now it’s starting to sink in that there’s no end in sight and that’s kind of freaking me out.
I’m set to work 12 hours everyday this week. Two of my close family members were hospitalized over the weekend (they’re ok now) and I don’t know how to process everything while learning how to write a motion and drafting a memo that could easily take a month, in only a week.
It’s a lot. But I’m usually pretty good at handling a lot. I usually thrive in the chaos. And this job means being able to take care of my family. I feel like if I can reframe and get perspective I can make this work long term. I know I just need to get better at setting boundaries and saying no.
But right now… I AM STRUGGLING.
How do you keep from feeling overwhelmed?