The art of multi-tasking 2

5. Write it down You’ve got Gomer on line 4 and Melvin on line 5 when someone walks in the door. You smile and say, "Hi there, I’ll be with you in a moment. Please have a seat." Now back to Marvin. Or was it Melvin? There’s only so much room up there for these [...]

Eliminate guilt by single-tasking during breaks

When you’re playing, really play. When you’re working, really work. It’s that simple. Procrastination is not procrastination if you actually allow yourself the break. If you’re thinking about how you should actually be working while you’re playing, then you’re not doing either of them effectively! When you need a break from work, grab a kitchen [...]