This past week, I began to think more about what it means to multitask when I was working on a previous post. As I thought about all the projects that I have on my desk, I realized that none of them are complete. Little by little each of those projects receive some kind of attention.
Furthermore, procrastination is at the root of my multitasking. That may sound strange, but I believe it is rooted in truth. Each of my projects are great projects but there are times when I don’t want to work on any of them, but instead, I will spend some time on each of them but accomplish nothing.
So then, the issue with my projects is what started me on a path of wanting to see what other people wrote in regards to multitasking. I once thought that multitasking was a way of getting things done, but now, I am not so sure. Below are a few blog posts I found varying from different perspectives on multitasking. What do you think, is multitasking a good thing to practice or is it a “waste” of time?
- ITEC Blog (Multitasking makes you less productive)
- An Amazing Mind (Multitasking vs Singletasking? Nah! They’re BOTH Awesome!)
- Simple Makes (Multitasking)
- Zen Habits (7 Habits Essential for Tackling the Multitasking Virus)
- The Art of Non-Conformity (In Defense of Multitasking)
Tags: 7 habits, getting things done, GTD, multitasking, procrastination, Productivity, waste of time