There’s a saying: If you’re too stressed for meditation, then you need meditation.
How about, if you are too busy for process improvement then you need process improvement?
Are you shooting yourself in the foot by always believing you’re too busy for activities that could actually make your job easier? This might include implementing process improvements, cleaning out your inbox, planning your day, or brainstorming big ideas.
Maybe these are exactly the things you need to become less busy, reduce stress, and truly grow in your career.