The sense of anxiety and guilt doesn't come from having too much to do; it's the automatic result of breaking agreements with yourself.
David AllenMost of the stress people experience comes from inappropriately managed commitments they make or accept.
David AllenIf you don't pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.
David AllenIt is a tricky business to know when you should set goals and objectives in order to achieve a focus, and when you would be better off dealing with the acceptance and management of your current reality so you can later step into new directions and responsibilities with greater stability and clarity. Only you will know the answer to that, and only in the moment.
David Allen