You know those times when you have so much to do that you don't even know where to start? Yeahhhhhh. It's been one of those kind of weeks. I am completely inundated with actual work, rework, odd errands and nagging tasks, requests for small favors, and even fun events currently. I do admit to keeping myself pretty richly scheduled as a general rule, but it really does feel that often - when it rains, it pours. Although there are many things on my plate which are important and/or urgent, I have been feeling overwhelmed lately which is leading to an uncharacteristic and paradoxical level of inaction almost to the point of paralysis. I really like to work at a "marathon pace," well in advance, slow and steady, with plenty of time for revision and refinement along the way, but this week seems it seems like I am constantly lacking motivation. And that procrastination can only lead to one not-so-nice thing - playing whack-a-mole and trying my best just to fight fires. It's not a great feeling. But thankfully I know that this too shall pass and that I am hardly the only one who ever struggles with feeling overwhelmed from time to time.