Comments on: How NOT to Multitask – Work Simpler and Saner http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/ Simple Productivity Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:06:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Does Multitasking Kill Your Focus and Productivity? http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-76342 Does Multitasking Kill Your Focus and Productivity? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:45:13 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-76342 [...] when we switch from one task to another, especially when the complexity of the tasks increases. How NOT to Multitask - Work Simpler and Saner on the Zen Habits blog states that multitasking is less efficient, more complicated, and can be [...] [...] when we switch from one task to another, especially when the complexity of the tasks increases. How NOT to Multitask – Work Simpler and Saner on the Zen Habits blog states that multitasking is less efficient, more complicated, and can be [...]

]]> By: Fan Site http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-76124 Fan Site Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:24:55 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-76124 Time management is always the key to avoid stress and avoid multitasking… Thanks for the tips. Time management is always the key to avoid stress and avoid multitasking… Thanks for the tips.

]]> By: web tasarımı http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-75298 web tasarımı Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:33:55 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-75298 I think I definitely have random rhythms which can be frustrating in a work environment I think I definitely have random rhythms which can be frustrating in a work environment

]]> By: The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More | Evan's Blog http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-74135 The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More | Evan's Blog Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:49:17 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-74135 [...] 9. Single-task. The opposite of multi-tasking. Focus on one thing at a time. When you feel the urge to switch to other tasks, pause, breathe, and pull yourself back. Read more. [...] [...] 9. Single-task. The opposite of multi-tasking. Focus on one thing at a time. When you feel the urge to switch to other tasks, pause, breathe, and pull yourself back. Read more. [...]

]]> By: Silence the Clamor – write contextual lists « 80-20. simple insights, huge impact http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-74070 Silence the Clamor – write contextual lists « 80-20. simple insights, huge impact Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:49:37 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-74070 [...] the many things that you keep in mind distract you from the task at hand. They are like little voices each wanting to be heard, causing a lot of noise and generating [...] [...] the many things that you keep in mind distract you from the task at hand. They are like little voices each wanting to be heard, causing a lot of noise and generating [...]

]]> By: Prioritize: Devoting Time to Things that Matter | YOUNG ARCHITECT http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-73964 Prioritize: Devoting Time to Things that Matter | YOUNG ARCHITECT Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:19:20 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-73964 [...] Habits, and author of The Power of Less, first introduced me to this idea and got me thinking about How Not to Multi-Task. In short, distilling my efforts down to the most important task has allowed for me to concentrate [...] [...] Habits, and author of The Power of Less, first introduced me to this idea and got me thinking about How Not to Multi-Task. In short, distilling my efforts down to the most important task has allowed for me to concentrate [...]

]]> By: “Não há direito! Isto é um ultraje!” » Blog Archive » The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-73880 “Não há direito! Isto é um ultraje!” » Blog Archive » The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:42:53 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-73880 [...] 9. Single-task. The opposite of multi-tasking. Focus on one thing at a time. When you feel the urge to switch to other tasks, pause, breathe, and pull yourself back. Read more. [...] [...] 9. Single-task. The opposite of multi-tasking. Focus on one thing at a time. When you feel the urge to switch to other tasks, pause, breathe, and pull yourself back. Read more. [...]

]]> By: Sean http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-73660 Sean Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:10:32 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-73660 I can multi-task until my heart's content and get many things done....but not well. It is better to do an exceptional job at one thing than a half - as*ed job on 10. Thanks for the great tips Leo! I can multi-task until my heart’s content and get many things done….but not well.
It is better to do an exceptional job at one thing than a half – as*ed job on 10.

Thanks for the great tips Leo!

]]> By: Hanna Holborn Gray Scholars 2009 » Blog Archive » A fun blog on work habits: Zen Habits http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-71657 Hanna Holborn Gray Scholars 2009 » Blog Archive » A fun blog on work habits: Zen Habits Mon, 25 May 2009 14:20:38 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-71657 [...] also a very pretty website, so check it out. This post on getting motivated, or this one on how not to multitask, might be particularly helpful, but check out the blog archive for more ideas. [...] [...] also a very pretty website, so check it out. This post on getting motivated, or this one on how not to multitask, might be particularly helpful, but check out the blog archive for more ideas. [...]

]]> By: Je n’ai pas quatre bras | Annelise Gadoury http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-71415 Je n’ai pas quatre bras | Annelise Gadoury Fri, 22 May 2009 20:41:53 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2007/02/19/how-not-to-multitask-work-simpler-and/#comment-71415 [...] How NOT to multitask “6. When you are working on a task in a time block, turn off all other distractions. Shut off email, and the Internet if possible. Shut off your cell phone. Try not to answer your phone if possible. Focus on that one task, and try to get it done without worrying about other stuff.” [...] [...] How NOT to multitask “6. When you are working on a task in a time block, turn off all other distractions. Shut off email, and the Internet if possible. Shut off your cell phone. Try not to answer your phone if possible. Focus on that one task, and try to get it done without worrying about other stuff.” [...]

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