A Singaporean's quick guide to breeze through increasing workloads

Have the right frame of mind. When given more responsibility at work, think of it as an opportunity to take a positive step forward in your career. This is your time to show your boss that you are ready to take on new tasks.

In terms of coping with this newly inflated workload, it is paramount that you prioritise your tasks to manage your time effectively.

Be strict with yourself during the day to complete the urgent tasks in your priority list to the things you can get away with letting slide for awhile. Set aside a bit of time everyday to make a “to-do” list for the next day.

Don’t be afraid of asking for an extension. It is better to do everything to the best of your ability then to do all things half heartedly. Therefore if you feel you need more time to better perform a task, negotiate regularly to obtain more time.

Alternatively, ask for help! If you feel you have been asked to deliver more then what is reasonable at any time, ask for assistance from colleagues or even your boss. Being overworked leads to poor work output, which does not benefit you or the company.

Once you are able to prove you can handle the extra workload, the benefits to your career (and your resume) are boundless. If you were hired at a junior level but are doing the workload (and succeeding) on an intermediate or senior level, there will be a likely chance this will get noticed and you will be promoted to reflect your abilities.

Alternatively, whilst working with a leaner organisation, you are gaining an opportunity for exposure to many more duties, tasks and opportunities that you may not get with another firm for a few more years. This gives your CV a boost as well.