How can I get through a work presentation when mentally exhausted?

[Coldcoffeekindamorning]

My brain has stopped working. I had a bereavement 2 months ago of which the mental load has been intense (think having to mediate family members to stop massive fights blowing up in the aftermath, all the nasty bitterness that rears its head in peoples grief), I have 2DC (3 and 6 who i am also helping to navigate with their grief), it's just been the Easter holidays and i have been looking after the kids solo, i have no brain power left and I have to give a presentation at work first thing tomorrow. I have nothing left, my brain has stopped working and I actually cannot string together a coherent thought together. How can I pass as a competent human and get through this? I don't feel prepared at all, I am mentally exhausted.

Have you got all of your slides and material ready and prepared for it?
If so have a brief read over tonight amd make a few bullet points of they key simple points ypu want to get across to prompt you.

Then once the kids are in bed, have a bath or shower, set your bag and work outfit, lunch, shoes etc out for tomorrow so you dont even have to think about it.

Then relax and unwind as much as possible.

In the morning, have some breakfast and a coffee and just have a brief run through.

Though if youre not doing well and struggling, could you take time off sick?

Thank you for this, you sweet angel. I really appreciate your response x

How did you get on @OP?

I somehow managed to pull it out the bag! I managed to get prepped and have an early night, I spent all morning feeling like a space cadet but I did have 10 mins to go over my notes when I got into the office and that helped. When I stepped up to speak I guess some kind of autopilot kicked in. I got some really positive feedback which was nice and I felt so relieved! However when I left work my brain absolutely turned to mush and I honestly was struggling to concentrate on anything, even just remembering to do things or even chat. I think i would like a week to curl up in bed and sleep 😂

Well done on getting through it!
I bet you felt amazing getting it done and getting the good feedback.
Hope youre able to have some down time now and rest

Well done. Now you need a day to chill out !

That’s fantastic @Coldcoffeekindamorning. I hope you’ve got all the sleep you need.