Multitasking is something that we’ve all done. Whether it’s making a sandwich and watching a video, or trying to study two subjects at once, I’m pretty sure we’ve all done it. I know I have.
For those who might not know what multitasking is, it’s where you do multiple tasks at once, instead of doing them one at a time.
In this post, we’ll be discussing the problems with multitasking, the bright side of multitasking, and what to do instead.
Why doesn’t multitasking work?
Multitasking enables us to do multiple tasks at once. However, this also means that our focus is spread over multiple tasks, and the quality of the finished products will be worse than if you had completed them individually.
For example, say you had maths homework due first period tomorrow. You really want to relax and play video games (or do something else), so you decide to do that at the same time as doing your maths homework . The next day, you realise that you got almost all the questions wrong.
If you had instead decided to do your maths homework first for 30 minutes, and then play your video games, you would have got more answers right, and probably would have done better in your game as well.
What is the good point to multitasking?
We all know those tasks that are just soooo boring and we desperately need a distraction (especially because there’s nothing good happening at the moment that you can think about). So we resort to listening to music, or (what I do most of the time) watching something.
This is probably the only good thing multitasking can bring to the table. (Leave a comment if you can think of anything else).
This allows us to do loads of things, and not be really, really bored whilst doing them, because we have something to distract us.
Of course, sometimes it’s good just to be in your head for a bit and make sense of what happened recently (otherwise you might end up day-dreaming in class more often).
What can you do instead of multitasking?
The best thing to do is to just do your tasks one after the other, so that your focus is kept in the task for as long as it is needed.
However, if you feel that you desperately need to multitask, I have another idea for you.
I once watched a video where the person used a time management technique, that proved to be quite useful.
Basically, you spend 5 minutes doing one task, then 5 minutes doing another, and you keep doing that until you have finished your tasks. During each 5-minute-long section, all your focus is directed towards the task at hand.
This technique is actually brilliant for our generation, as we are known for our short attention span (among other things).
Summary
Multitasking is something that we’ve all done. Whether it’s making a sandwich and watching a video, or trying to study two subjects at once, I’m pretty sure we’ve all done it. I know I have.
For those who might not know what multitasking is, it’s where you do multiple tasks at once, instead of doing them one at a time.
In this post, we’ll be discussing the problems with multitasking, the bright side of multitasking, and what to do instead.
Why doesn’t multitasking work?
Multitasking enables us to do multiple tasks at once. However, this also means that our focus is spread over multiple tasks, and the quality of the finished products will be worse than if you had completed them individually.
For example, say you had maths homework due first period tomorrow. You really want to relax and play video games (or do something else), so you decide to do that at the same time as doing your maths homework . The next day, you realise that you got almost all the questions wrong.
If you had instead decided to do your maths homework first for 30 minutes, and then play your video games, you would have got more answers right, and probably would have done better in your game as well.
What is the good point to multitasking?
We all know those tasks that are just soooo boring and we desperately need a distraction (especially because there’s nothing good happening at the moment that you can think about). So we resort to listening to music, or (what I do most of the time) watching something.
This is probably the only good thing multitasking can bring to the table. (Leave a comment if you can think of anything else).
This allows us to do loads of things, and not be really, really bored whilst doing them, because we have something to distract us.
Of course, sometimes it’s good just to be in your head for a bit and make sense of what happened recently (otherwise you might end up day-dreaming in class more often).
What can you do instead of multitasking?
The best thing to do is to just do your tasks one after the other, so that your focus is kept in the task for as long as it is needed.
However, if you feel that you desperately need to multitask, I have another idea for you.
I once watched a video where the person used a time management technique, that proved to be quite useful.
Basically, you spend 5 minutes doing one task, then 5 minutes doing another, and you keep doing that until you have finished your tasks. During each 5-minute-long section, all your focus is directed towards the task at hand.
This technique is actually brilliant for our generation, as we are known for our short attention span (among other things).
Summary
Multitasking is something that we’ve all done. Whether it’s making a sandwich and watching a video, or trying to study two subjects at once, I’m pretty sure we’ve all done it. I know I have.
For those who might not know what multitasking is, it’s where you do multiple tasks at once, instead of doing them one at a time.
In this post, we’ll be discussing the problems with multitasking, the bright side of multitasking, and what to do instead.
Why doesn’t multitasking work?
Multitasking enables us to do multiple tasks at once. However, this also means that our focus is spread over multiple tasks, and the quality of the finished products will be worse than if you had completed them individually.
For example, say you had maths homework due first period tomorrow. You really want to relax and play video games (or do something else), so you decide to do that at the same time as doing your maths homework . The next day, you realise that you got almost all the questions wrong.
If you had instead decided to do your maths homework first for 30 minutes, and then play your video games, you would have got more answers right, and probably would have done better in your game as well.
What is the good point to multitasking?
We all know those tasks that are just soooo boring and we desperately need a distraction (especially because there’s nothing good happening at the moment that you can think about). So we resort to listening to music, or (what I do most of the time) watching something.
This is probably the only good thing multitasking can bring to the table. (Leave a comment if you can think of anything else).
This allows us to do loads of things, and not be really, really bored whilst doing them, because we have something to distract us.
Of course, sometimes it’s good just to be in your head for a bit and make sense of what happened recently (otherwise you might end up day-dreaming in class more often).
What can you do instead of multitasking?
The best thing to do is to just do your tasks one after the other, so that your focus is kept in the task for as long as it is needed.
However, if you feel that you desperately need to multitask, I have another idea for you.
I once watched a video where the person used a time management technique, that proved to be quite useful.
Basically, you spend 5 minutes doing one task, then 5 minutes doing another, and you keep doing that until you have finished your tasks. During each 5-minute-long section, all your focus is directed towards the task at hand.
This technique is actually brilliant for our generation, as we are known for our short attention span (among other things).
Summary
Multitasking can lead to lower quality work due to divided focus, but can also provide a helpful distraction for boring tasks. Instead of multitasking, it’s best to focus on one task at a time, but a time management technique of alternating between tasks for short periods can be effective for those who struggle with attention span.
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