As a manager, the burden of feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus on strategic, high-priority tasks can be alleviated by one simple action: delegating your tasks to others. This will allow you to concentrate on what truly matters. 

Based on your position in the org chart, is the task at hand your responsibility and yours only? Does it involve team development or strategy? If the answer is yes, do it. If not, delegate it.   

I created a worksheet to help you decide which tasks to delegate. Print it and use it anytime you feel overwhelmed by your workload.