What to Do When You Have Too Many Commitments

If your calendar is overflowing and you feel stretched in every direction, the problem is not time management — it is commitment management. You have said yes to more things than one person can reasonably handle.

List all your commitments. For each one, ask honestly: "If I were offered this today, would I say yes?" If the answer is no, start the process of backing out — politely but firmly. Saying no now is kinder than delivering a half-hearted yes for months.