My husband is very focused on tasks and sees each one through to completion before he moves on. I used to think I was superior as I could multitask. However, I know I get near the end of activities and virtually complete them but don’t always see them through till the end.
Nowadays complete focus on one activity is deemed the way forward and the most productive.
As I write this I am checking my phone, watching TV , answering questions, helping one of my daughters with her phone and talking to my husband.
It is difficult to monotask these days with smartphones and tablets. It is easy to become distracted.
We can learn to use these tools to our advantage. I currently contact my website manager with questions whilst walking to work as I know I will not think about it whilst there.
I am becoming more aware of being more in the moment and will make a conscious effort to become more focused, less distracted and monotask in order to be more consistent in my achievements and more productive. I also am aware, that like many people, I need to be more present for those I care about.
This is not a natural way forward for me as it is my husband but I am hoping I can learn this discipline and begin to recognise when to multitask, when to monotask and be more present and productive in my life.