Feeling overwhelmed at work? Here’s how to cope with it

It’s very common in today’s American workplace for employees to feel overwhelmed at work — which can lead to reduced productivity, decreased job satisfaction and both mental and physical reactions. 

There are signs to be aware of that could signify that you’re headed for troubled waters. 

FOX Business spoke to three career experts about how to manage your workload more effectively so that your job pressures don’t spin out of control.

Here’s what you need to know.

Each person and situation is different, of course. 

But a few early signs that people are feeling overwhelmed on the job include increased errors on projects as they struggle to meet deadlines, a decrease of productivity due to heavy workloads and missing deadlines from being too swamped to prioritize efficiently, noted Amy Glaser, senior vice president at Adecco, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.