How to multitask effectively - Multitasking tips

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How do you keep track of all the chores, tasks and obligations in your life every day? Psychologist Dr. Cynthia Green, author of Total Memory Workout, has tips to help you multitask effectively.

Tips on multitasking effectively

We are so driven to get more stuff done in a shorter amount of time that we let important tasks fall through the cracks. Learn how to efficiently multitask by reducing distractions and knowing your limits.

* Our attention span is limited. Learn to keep track of only whats important, while avoiding distractions.

* Learn to focus. When working on a task, resist the urge to respond to every email and return every phone call.

* Use mental games to train yourself to have a longer attention span. Things like games can help build your attention span.

* Be organized. Use tools like lists and reminder notes to keep track of everything.

* Spend time at the end of the day to regroup and reprocess the information.

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[kallokain]

The psychologist misses the point: Multi-tasking increases project duration. Generally speaking, it is economically bad for the company, and bad for the individuals who do it.

There are methods to structure work so that multi-tasking is reduced or avoided. For example, Lean, Theory Of Constraints (TOC), and agile software development methodologies all have ways of doing this. It would be much healthier to use those methods to reduce multi-tasking instead of patching up people who get worn out.

[BRAZILGOTSTYLE]

uuugh but i already foucus on one thing! i wanna get better at multitasking not learn to do one thing at a time XO

[cyntax99]

@BRAZILGOTSTYLE  me too :(

[Justme2simply]

i allways multy task its easy 

[uut0]

when im making homework i'm writing and calculating and reading the next question at the same time :D which saves me loads of time

[Wolkeyfentah]

@kallokain Now only does multi-tasking increase time to almost double, it also increases error rate.

[h4ck573r]

@jazztrio2008 hell yeah, and I can move objects with my left eye :P

[jazztrio2008]

you can multi-task, I have done that same thing at my place of employment. of course I do not have a cell phone or black berry so that is good. when I multi-task I am either writing a weekly due for class, working a ski lift summer and winter and cleaning.. you just got to remain clam, and manage your time.