In my previous post I covered the many downsides of multitasking. Yesterday I stumbled upon this great interview on the power of being present that supports and adds to my article.
Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau from the Kathleen Show interviews Claudia Wallis, who is Editor-at-Large at Time Magazine and has specialized as a writer and editor of stories covering health, science, women’s and children’s issues, education and lifestyle. She definitely has experience, so give it a listen. I think the interview will speak to many of you, as the multitasking “disease” is spread at the office as well as far outside of it.
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Your cell-phone is ringing, your mailbox has 200 messages, a colleague is breathing down your neck and the boss just dropped two new projects on your desk. Meanwhile, you’re attempting to swallow a stale muffin and cafeteria coffee, trying to remember if you let the dog out this morning.
Many people still believe multitasking makes you more productive. It’s frequently included in job requirements and people at work (including the boss) are doing it and expecting it of you. You can’t completely stop multitasking, as it is part of human nature. But the fact is people multitask too much. This is simply inefficient.
Multitasking does not make you more productive. This isn’t really hot news. Studies by several universities and companies prove this fact.
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