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Multitasking Isn’t for Humans 

Multitasking Isn’t for Humans 

We have accepted continuous multitasking as something normal when it is far from “normal.” 

One of the main issues today, acknowledged by most, is the lack of time spaces for concentration on a task, what we call “do deep work.” 

Maintaining clear focus on a single activity for 30 minutes is already quite challenging. 

The consequences of multitasking are evident: 

1. Any task of a certain complexity will take us double or triple the time. 

2. By the end of the day, we lose a lot of time due to the time investment required each time we switch from one task to another. And thus, the cycle starts anew. 

3. When we close our work day our energy levels are minimal due to the high energy drain that multitasking entails. 

 

Month’s thought 💭

The problems we face are not that complex. 

The precise issue lies in how we approach them to solve them: periods of scattered attention while continuously practicing multitasking. 

Having the ability to do deep work on a single task for certain periods of time has become a distinctive skill. 

A Challenge 🎯

Begin reclaiming your ability to do deep work during specific moments to regain focus. 

Reading or any task that demands concentration will be helpful. 

You’ll notice how you stretch the duration of time, and you’ll also relish it as you perceive the quality of your work increasing. 

Small Allies ⚙️ 

Select the most important topics for September and start planning to work on them in blocks of deep work time 

Moreover, introduce the necessary frequency and consistency. 

If you manage to bring higher quality attention to these priority topics, along with frequency and consistency over time, you’ll take a significant leap in the quality of the results you achieve. 

Recommended Reading 📚

Hyperfocus: How to manage Your Attention in a World of Distractions. 

“Hyperfocus” is a practical guide for managing your attention: the most powerful resource you have for getting things done, being more creative, and living a meaningful life. 

Our attention has never been as overloaded as it is now. 

Our brains strive to perform multiple tasks at once, while we fill every moment of our lives to the brim with meaningless distractions. 

The latest neuroscience research reveals that our brain operates in two modes when we use our attention effectively: a focused mode (hyperfocus), which is the foundation for high productivity, and a creative mode (scatterfocus), which allows us to connect ideas in novel ways. 

Through reading “Hyperfocus,” you’ll be able to identify and deal with the four key types of distractions and interruptions; establish a clear physical and mental environment to work in; control motivation and work fewer hours to be more productive; know how to take intentional breaks and learn when to pay attention and when to let your mind wander. 

Would you like to learn more about the FASE® Method? 

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Kind regards.