"I have worked in a retail environment for the past three years, which is well known for being high-pressure and fast-paced. No day is ever the same, especially during peak seasons such as back-to-school and major holidays. When I have a large workload on my plate, I make a simple plan to knock one task off of my list at a time. By utilizing this system, I can focus on my tasks individually, rather than stress from the multitude of tasks ahead of me. For instance, when I was working the till at ABC Clothing Store during the 2019 holiday season, I could hardly keep up with the line of customers that was over a dozen customers deep. To remain calm and on task, I focused only on the person in front of me, rather than allowing myself to become overwhelmed by the huge line of customers. This approach ensured that the customer I was helping received my full attention. I also made fewer mistakes because I zeroed in on the task at hand."
