Can You Really Manage Multiple Tasks at Once?
CAN YOU REALLY MANAGE MULTIPLE TASKS AT ONCE? ‘Tis the season to multitask—or so I usually believe this time of year. Between Christmas shopping, holiday gatherings, and travel plans, it feels like juggling everything is the only way to keep up. However, as I (hopefully) grow wiser with age, I’ve come to realize that trying to manage multiple tasks at once often leads to less productivity; when jobs get muddled together, mistakes happen, and I end up spending even more time fixing them. This year, I paused for a moment to explore the realities of this juggling act. If you...