Extreme multi-tasking: Guilty as charged
“Multitasking has become a necessity in everyday life. To eliminate it completely, I needed to find out where it began. The term “multitasking” was created for computers, not humans, enabling its users to surf the Web for summer tanks, print reports, and download the latest John Legend CD all at the same time. This is brilliant for my Dell, but not so great for my declining ability to focus. Eventually I was able to break my multitasking habit. Here are some ways you can too…
“Though it may be tempting to drop whatever you’re doing every time your computer signals that you have a new message, set aside certain times in your day for replying to e-mails. And if you have to concentrate for an extended period of time, check your e-mail once, then shut down your e-mail application.”
Surely she jests. Read more of this madness good advice in Managing Your Multitasking Habit.