24 Tips to Get Organized in January, Tip #17: Stop multi-tasking!
Tip #17: Stop multi-tasking
Yep, you read that correctly. I think that you should stop multi-tasking. It’s a time waster, not a time saver.
You think you’re saving time when you’re on the phone, sending email and filing all at once but you’re not. You’re doing three things half way instead of one thing with your full attention.
I know because I’m guilty of this – actually, lawyers are notoriously bad at this. Hubby and I will be sitting down, lap top in hand, purportedly discussing work matters, all while answering email and trying to schedule our calendars. The result? Typos in the emails, we forget what we were talking about and we never actually get everything on the calendar that’s supposed to happen.
Try doing one thing at a time. You’ll be more effective. And chances are, it will take less time to get all of the things on your list accomplished – because you’ll only have to do it/ask/type/call once.
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ITA, multi-tasking is highly over rated from a productivity standpoint. I find myself having to go back and do things over again because I made a careless mistake trying to multi-task. I think making a list of daily tasks, and steadily working thru the list is much more effective.
I do tend to multitask when relaxing – watching tv, drinking a glass of wine, and eating some gourmet cheese. Now that works!
Thanks for all of your helpful tips.