The ability to multitask no doubt has it’s place in the world. It is an important skill to possess in a variety of situations.
But sometimes it seems like we are just a bunch of compulsive multitaskers. There is no rational reason for us to open six separate tabs for Facebook, email, Netflix, Twitter, Tumblr and Google Docs. You will actually get much less accomplished, which defeats the purpose of multitasking.
Deep down, we are aware of this, but we almost can’t help it! Even if we sit down in front of the computer with the intention of focusing on one thing, our newly developed need for excessive stimulation takes over; our fingers seem to be working of their own accord as they type in the F-a-c-e-b-o-o-k and then the N-e-t-f-l-i-x and so on.
Guilty as charged.
ReplyDeleteSame! Unfortunately this post is loosely based on my own actions, although some of the websites are different and I left out the part about how I do this while eating and doing homework as well.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the comment that by multitasking you hope to accomplish more in less time, but you actually end up accomplishing less. I can't even drive the car and talk on the phone at the same time without slowing the car down to a crawl.
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