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Post by katelynjones on May 5, 2014 20:38:52 GMT -6
Sometimes multitasking can cost us more time then we save. Switching attention between two different tasks takes up time. This can cost hours. Taking attention away. Shutting down one task while doing another is helpful. Stop juggling and get the work done faster. I’m queen of multitasking. We make ourselves so busy in life it seems it’s the only way to get things done.
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Post by wwerner on May 6, 2014 10:31:06 GMT -6
It is very hard at work to stay focused on one task at hand. Especially when you have so many other task to get done that week. You need to be able to float around on task and get the ones you think are time sensitive done.
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Post by codylejeune on May 6, 2014 10:48:38 GMT -6
I am the worse multitasker! I always get distracted by one thing or the other. Focusing on one thing is the only way I can things accomplished.
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Post by csimo123 on May 6, 2014 18:36:49 GMT -6
Man does this video need to be played at every company and even in schools. People today want to multitask and juggle all these things at once. I like how this video sets the record straight and says you need to focus on one task at a time and nothing else because your brain can honestly not take more than that.
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Post by ashleysegalla on May 6, 2014 19:39:44 GMT -6
People try to multitask every day. Instead of multitasking, they should try to do one thing at a time. Sometimes multitasking is hurting us more than it helps. It can take longer because you're switches tasks, and your brain has to readjust. Employees who get off track can take up to 25 minutes to get back on track. You should prioritize your tasks and focus on one at a time. You should stop switching from one task to the next, and just focus on one. I am guilty of this. I tend to try to do many things at once, including texting and writing a paper, and this makes me lose focus that I later have to regain. I will start focusing on one task at a time.
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Post by jimmykotter on May 7, 2014 18:44:39 GMT -6
i can apply this concept to music. i know alot of people that can play every instrument, but they are never a master of any. if we can master an instrument it would be much more beneficial than just trying to juggle all of them.we can apply this to the business world. we need to be able to focus intently on something in order to make it happen.
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Post by jsherman on May 7, 2014 20:34:52 GMT -6
I agree with everything she said. Multitasking is thing we think we are doing mentally more efficiently but really we end up wasting more time. Focus on one thing at a time and that's it. Sometimes you just don't have enough time to do everything at a time. If you want something done in a respectable amount of time, your best outlook is to take your time out and complete one task at a time because your mind can only focus on one task at a time.It's a mental think to make us believe we are really killing to birds with one stone when we aren't.
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Post by asanchez on May 7, 2014 22:27:40 GMT -6
Here we go again with this woman. I sort of agree with the idea of not multitasking, however I think sometimes it's a necessity. Try telling your boss you're doing something when he/she comes in to tell you something. I don't think it'll end well for you. I think smart multitasking is a must in any business setting.
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Post by chelsearickett on May 7, 2014 22:52:01 GMT -6
Ok, I KNOW I've seen this video before. But anyway. Switching tasks takes time. That's why it's important to focus on ONE thing at a time. If need be, take a break after a given period of time and THEN do whatever else you needed to do. She's right. There is a big difference between multitasking and juggling. One of which can end up costing us precious time when we could be doing work.
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Post by Shondrea Lovette on May 7, 2014 22:59:57 GMT -6
Multitasking leaves room for error. Working on more the one thing at a time clutters the mind. The mind operates smoothly when it can focus on one task at time. Focusing on one thing at thing helps to focus on details and it's help with greater concertration because it helps the mind to be free and open as each task is being completed.
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Post by jessicaratelle on May 8, 2014 10:20:29 GMT -6
In some ways, I disagree with this video. I feel like if you can multitask, go for it! Sure, you are gonna do something better if you are only doing one thing, but sometimes people have to do more than one thing at a time. I do agree with the speaker in saying that switching tasks and switching your train of thought can waste an extreme amount of time.
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Post by nataliedodds on May 8, 2014 12:36:36 GMT -6
I must say that I am a terrible multi-tasker. I'm already a tad scatter brained and trying to do several things at one time doesn't help me at all. All it does is stress me out. Focusing on one thing at a time really is the best way to do things. You can get it done the right way, and then move on to the next task at hand. That way you are less likely to forget to do things for each task.
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Post by susiekaz on May 8, 2014 13:51:37 GMT -6
We live in a world where multitasking or juggling is a part of our every day life! There was a previous link of the day that stated it take 15 minutes to really get into a single project. This link of the day only compliments that one. If you are continuously juggling between two projects, you are actually not getting anything done. I think it is great to multitask for certain things that are less important. When it comes to more critical thinking type projects, you really have to sit down and focus on the task at hand and not be doing five different things as once.
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Post by halearnold on May 8, 2014 14:02:56 GMT -6
Multitasking... hmmm that devil juggler in my mind. I wish I hadn't opted to switch tasks back and forth during my links of the day. I should have done these each day like I was supposed to and I would be overwhelmed now.
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Post by patiencedaigle on May 8, 2014 19:08:48 GMT -6
I agree with her idea, but most employers are looking for someone that can handle many tasks at a time. Perhaps a better way is to categorize your tasks in order of importance and give most of your focus to the ones at the top. The only problem then is to not forget to do the least important tasks. There are flaws with either strategy so you just have to find which works best for you!
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