Productivityist

JUNE 4, 2018

Multitasking drains your brain’s energy reserves , and refocusing on your primary task (after you chased a squirrel) can take up to 23 minutes. Less really is more because multitasking lowers your IQ. Multitasking is a biological impossibility. Stop multitasking. Do you feel better? I feel better. Start monotasking.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 22, 2014

The following is a guest post by Robine Fisher , who is clearly a fan of multitasking. Experts have long said that multitasking decreases one''s productivity. Experts have long said that multitasking decreases one''s productivity. Plan your multitasking. She starts every productive day with a nice cup of coffee.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 11, 2023

You may think that you get more done by multitasking. However, according to psychologist Gerald Weinberg multitasking actually can kill your productivity by up to 80%. of the population multitasks effectively. Here’s why multitasking is so harmful, why so many of us do it, and what you can do to actually get work done.

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Work Life

JUNE 8, 2025

Multitasking Is a Myth: Prioritization is Your Brain’s Superpower The brain’s prefrontal cortex handles focus, planning, and decision-making. When you manage in ways that are aligned with how the brain naturally operates, you unlock better decision-making, motivation, creativity, and connection.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Don’t multitask. Many companies are scheduling face-to-face business unit or company-wide meetings several times a year to leverage that premium connection time for the team. Regardless of how you meet, be fully present. Say, “I see you,” with your voice, words, tone and body language.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Leaders have a lot of responsibilities on their plate and they often assume they can multitask successfully in a remote environment. Do they make it a regular practice to schedule time for certain tasks, or are they always trying to multitask? Employees aren’t the only ones struggling with lots of distractions at home.

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 30, 2025

Multitasking across too many projects splinters your focus and dilutes the quality of your output. You’re not giving yourself the time and space to do deep, meaningful work—the kind that builds your career rather than just maintaining it. The Productivity Trap Ironically, trying to do everything often leads to doing nothing particularly well.

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Insperity

AUGUST 31, 2021

Also described as “Information Fatigue Syndrome (IFS)” by Joseph Ruff at Harvard almost two decades ago, there are real information overload symptoms you can look out for in yourself and your people. habitually check email, voicemail and the internet to stay in touch) Regular stress, including increased sickness, depression and burnout.

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Desk Offices

JULY 13, 2022

Multitasking has become a way of life for many employees. But how is productivity affected when employees multitask? Let’s take a look at […] The post How Is Productivity Affected When Employees Multitask? Let’s take a look at […] The post How Is Productivity Affected When Employees Multitask?

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Work Life

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Stop multitasking and focus on one thing at a time. Let’s put some of the strategies we have discussed into practice. Break down your big tasks into smaller, bite-sized tasks. Know your distractions and how to avoid them. If you can outsource it, do so. Another reason why productivity is so important?

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Multitasking is a myth. Stop multitasking. You are more likely to reach the finish line. If you are trying to accomplish too much at once, you’re going to miss something. It’s quality not quantity that counts in achieving your goals. If you focus on one part of the goal at a time you will be better off in the long run.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Multitasking is a myth. Stop multitasking. You set goals in increments – by spring I will run five miles, by summer 10 miles, etc. Take baby steps to reach your goals. You are more likely to reach the finish line. If you are trying to accomplish too much at once, you’re going to miss something.

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Success

MARCH 22, 2022

Stop multitasking. There are a lot of people who feel as if they are really good at multitasking, but very few of us actually are. By learning how to prioritize , you’ll be able to get much more done than if you were multitasking.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When you’re on a Zoom call, especially one with a lot of participants, you’ve probably given in to the temptation of multitasking. But when can multitasking while in a video meeting be productive and not rude? Maybe you checked your email, scrolled social media, or made a grocery list.

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Insperity

JULY 13, 2017

But they don’t see their dependence as a big deal, because they’re great at multitasking. Gen Zers don’t just want technology, they need it. In fact, an estimated 40 percent of Gen Zers admit to being digital device addicts. In short, Gen Zers have high expectations for work and how it fits into their lives. Here’s how to meet them halfway.

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Work Life

JUNE 24, 2025

. — Sasha Laghonh , founder and senior advisor to C-suite and entrepreneurs, Sasha Talks Practice Serial Monotasking for Better Results We’ve been taught that multitasking (doing two or more things at once) is bad because it usually leads to more mistakes, takes longer to complete tasks, and increases our stress level.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 31, 2015

I must admit I’m a multitasker. Do you suffer from a chronic case of multitasking too? Every project you complete in multitasking-mode is punished with a loss of quality, loss of time and worst of all, you punish yourself with high levels of stress. You can’t multitask. How multitasking affects your skill level.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Instead of paying attention and learning from the facilitator, the managers might be covertly multitasking through sessions just to stay afloat. But if your managers are already overextended with their workloads, this opportunity could become just another source of stress. And what if program participants dont work onsite full time?

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Multitasking on projects simultaneously is not productive. Revisit the list daily to adjust for other demands. Build in time to deal with the routine activities, such as phone calls, emails and unplanned discussions. Focus on one activity or project at a time. “This approach is different than scheduling blocks of time for a project.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Stop multitasking. For example, they might aim to run five miles by spring and then 10 miles by summer, and will work toward these goals by running a little farther each day. Take baby steps – you’re more likely to reach the finish line. As we mentioned previously, clearly articulate to employees the priority level of a goal.

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Work Life

JUNE 30, 2024

The idea was to do just one thing at a time to see if the science behind multitasking—specifically that it takes 23 minutes to regain your prior focus once distracted—would bear out in my workday. The solution is simple: Minimize distractions and stop multitasking. And the cognitive costs get worse.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Multitasking – Most people think multitasking is an asset, but oftentimes we aren’t as productive as we think when we try to juggle several things at once. The rest of their time, they are probably distracted with meetings or making small talk with coworkers.

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Success

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Myth of Multitasking: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done (2nd Edition). Multitasking has often been touted as a way to increase productivity. However, author Dave Crenshaw argues that is not the case in the second edition of The Myth of Multitasking. By Dave Crenshaw.

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Work Life

MARCH 17, 2024

Here are three times you can forget things and how to improve your memory: When you’re multitasking This one feels obvious: You can’t remember something if you aren’t paying attention to it. Lots of people think they’re good at multitasking, but research shows almost none of us are.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In todays busy work environment, many people see multitasking as necessary to make sure they stay on top of their heavy workload. Thats why so many professionals need to have access to their pho The post Why You Should Ban Phones and Laptops from Meetings appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Work Life

JUNE 19, 2025

You are more than a multitasking manager—you are a person with humor, intuition, creativity, and resilience. Over time, you’ll build capacity to sit with yourself without judgment. Anchor to Identity, Not Output Ask: Who am I when I’m not performing or producing? This can feel scary but also freeing.

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The Receptionist

JUNE 5, 2024

Multitasking Some people think they’re great at multitasking. There are several strategies you can employ to avoid multitasking and get your time back: Start with a list: When you start each day, make a list of what needs to be done in order of urgency and stick to it. We call this Person Nearest the Door (PND) Syndrome.

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Success

JULY 5, 2022

Own up to your multitasking. If you are multitasking on important things with important people, it seems like fighting a losing battle. Self-discipline starts with your thoughts, so pack up the blame game. Be kind to yourself and be responsible for you. No one else has that much influence over your day.

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Success

MARCH 12, 2025

Take mindful breaks throughout the day and consider committing to only single-tasking (since multitasking has been shown to increase stress levels and decrease productivity ). Plus, they have the ability to send you reminders about mindfulness, mood check-ins and even bedtimes. Mindfulness at Work: Practice active listening.

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Insperity

AUGUST 27, 2014

What you end up with are leaders who respect authority and can multitask – receiving multiple orders from various people, being able to prioritize and delegate as required. This could be five to 10 people that they’re responsible for when they take a project lead or simply because they’re the highest-ranking soldier at the time. Work ethic.

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Success

MARCH 29, 2022

Multitasking during meetings. Multitasking during meetings hurts you by creating the impression that you believe you are more important than everyone else. There are plenty of people out there who deserve your attention, and the last thing you want to do is think about the people who don’t matter when there are people who do.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

I pride myself on being able to handle multiple things and yet not multitask. I’m definitely multi-minded, but I’m not into multitasking. Too much of a lot lately, actually. Josh Long and Drew Wilson call it being “multi-minded” in their book EXECUTE , and I like that idea. Even still, I need to do less.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Great at multitasking. Their loyalty is to themselves, not to the company and they expect a work/life balance. Millennials – Born 1981-2000. Characteristics: Techno-addicts. Self-indulgent. 24/7 mentality. Collaborative. Expect continual learning. Demand flexibility. This is the first generation in the workplace to really embrace diversity.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Maintain eye contact and don’t multitask on other projects. If you need to see your employees to confirm that they’re working and paying attention, this is a sign of a lack of trust and poor management. Instead, treat video as a strategic tool to strengthen your connection with employees during important moments. Appear engaged. Be prepared.

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Productivityist

MARCH 23, 2015

“Your brain cannot multitask and your switching costs are absurdly detrimental.” ” – David Allen In that interview David Allen is talking about multitasking, but that body of work rests on the same chassis as anything. David Allen talked about this with Mike Vard y on The Productivityist Podcast.

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Success

MARCH 19, 2022

Hitting a museum or gallery on your lunch break might prepare you for a good afternoon’s work better than eating a packaged sandwich at your desk, attempting to multitask. For example, doing a crossword puzzle in the evening (instead of mindlessly browsing Facebook) can distract you from your worries while also keeping your mind tuned.

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Fellow

OCTOBER 10, 2023

8 Avoid multitasking It’s also in your best interest to avoid multitasking. Even though switching back and forth between tasks might cost only a few seconds per switch, it can quickly add up if you multitask frequently. Multitasking is the enemy of productivity because you can end up not doing anything properly.

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