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Two-Timing Tasks

I've always considered myself to be quite terrible at multitasking. I was never one of those people that could have Grey’s Anatomy playing in the background while studying, and those FaceTime study dates were definitely not the best use of my time.

When multitasking actually improves effectiveness.

I've always considered myself to be quite terrible at multitasking. I was never one of those people that could have Grey’s Anatomy playing in the background while studying, and those FaceTime study dates were definitely not the best use of my time. The other person would end the call telling me how much they had gotten done and I'd be there looking at myself like…

But I've recently come to realize that there are certain tasks that I am more productive doing while engaging in another activity.

Yes — there is lots of scientific research that discourages multitasking to improve efficiency; however, I’d like to argue that some tasks paired together allow us to get work done easily.

There's something special about being active while thinking that opens up my mind creatively.

One of those activities is walking. There's not a single time I've regretted going on a walk. Something about being outside and surrounded in nature grounds my thoughts and pulls me back into the present. 

What we have coined as “brain fog” is simply the disconnect of your mind from your current reality. I notice that my mind often wanders, taking me either to past memories or future worries, which is very disruptive to my ability to focus. So, I find that putting my body in motion wakes my mind up and allow me to draw inspiration to creatively produce in my current reality. 

Another task I've found helps my mind focus is cooking.

There's something about creating something that helps me focus when I'm trying to absorb verbal information. I spent about 60% of my time learning the all the content for an exam while cooking. I think being in an environment where I knew I had control over what was going on helped still my mind from wandering towards anxious thoughts. I can be in the kitchen for hours (until my feet start aching), in my own world, having the time of my life. 

A hyperactive mind needs to be stimulated up to a certain level in order to focus. 

Here's how to know which tasks to combine for peak productivity:

  1. Something you can do for hours + something that you find difficult to do for a long period of time.

    • The combination of a pleasurable activity and an activity that may feel stressful helps your mind remain engaged for longer periods of time.

  2. Something that requires 80% of your attention + something that requires 20% of your attention.

    • You don't want your mind to be overstimulated...you need to find a balance between both activities. While some people don't find it overwhelming, I personally cannot study and watch a show at the same time. That's just too much going on. Test and try what works for you!

  3. Someone that can keep you accountable + something you've been putting off for awhile

    • There are some people that you should never be around when you're trying to get serious work done. There are also some tasks that you should prioritize when you are in a co-working environment. I only try to do serious work with people when I know they are on the same wavelength. 

TO WRAP THINGS UP

Remember to find sources of joy as often as you can in order to initially motivate you and keep you focused while executing tasks.

 

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