Multi-tasking is an overrated and considered a virtue in our every increasing chaotic life. Essentially multi-tasking is more of time-slicing. Doing things in parallel instead of in series. But lets be honest it is doing more than one task in a given time (more throughput) with less concentration and thought!
I drive-n-grab while driving to work. I lunch-n-work at my work. I tweet-n-play with my son. I listen-n-work while attending an evening class. The list goes on...
I do regret doing it all. I came to this realization when I was analyzing on how to maximize my energy level.
By doing things one at a time, your brain gets a breather and your body is under less stress. This also creates avenues to innovate and be more efficient since you are involving all your faculties in only task at a time.
I am now consciously reminding myself to undertake one task at a time. Getting up few minutes before to have breakfast before I leave for work in the morning. Put my cell phone away while playing with my son. Forcing myself to eat in the cafeteria during lunch time. One thing I really need to force myself is to put my cellphone away while my wife is talking to me ;-)
Wonderful write up. I am also conciosly working on single task at a time.
ReplyDeleteWell said and well written!
ReplyDeletePro tip: try playing temple run while on treadmill (trippy!)
DeleteAgreed. Your brain works more efficiently that way but unfortunately work places expect you to multi task.
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