If you have two major requests on your plate, consider yourself . Adding a third isn't just "staying busy"—it’s an invitation for burnout. The Bottom Line
"I can provide the data for Request B, but I can't format the full presentation." 3 : Two Requests
You don't always have to choose one and ignore the other. Sometimes, "Two Requests" requires a creative middle ground. If you have two major requests on your
"I can help with Request A this morning, but I won’t be able to get to Request B until tomorrow." 3 : Two Requests
There’s a reason we focus on this specific number. Research into "cognitive load" suggests that while we can juggle multiple small tasks, we can really only focus deeply on at a time before our quality of work starts to dip.