While you are doing your work, do other people stop by and ask you to do theirs, too? Be careful about taking on other’s work that you shouldn’t. Once you do, forever will it come your way.

As companies are doing more with less, chances are that you have been asked to take on extra roles and responsibilities. However, there has to be a balance in worker productivity. One person cannot do every job in the workplace.

This creates a precarious environment for productive people. When someone is good at getting things done, he will find that more work will find its way to him.

Are you doing your job? Or are you occupying your time with others’ work?

Saying “No” is a key skill in the workplace. Too often people are afraid of being perceived as negative or not being a team player. However, if you are unable to say “No,” you will soon find yourself drowning in all kinds of extra work that is not your own.

Do you know your workload? Are you aware of just how much you are carrying on your plate? Until you are, you will be unable to tell if you are truly overloaded.

Summing-up: As the saying goes, “Put your mask on first, then come to the rescue of others.” The same goes for your work.