Direct link to the important study by Victor M. Gonzalez and Gloria Mark, as cited in the Sources section of The Myth of Multitasking www.isr.uci.edu/~gmark/CHI2004.pdf
Everything Has a Home…
Everything has a home and no visitors allowed. It is such a simple concept, yet it has helped hundreds of people become more organized in their workplace. As our Certified Productivity Coaches go out and work with clients, they help people build a system on how to organize things in their workplace. Perhaps you have … Continue reading “Everything Has a Home…”
AAA Study: Distractions in Everyday Driving
A new American Automobile Study documents the various switchtasking people perform while driving, and the associated risks: www.aaafoundation.org/pdf/DistractionsInEverydayDriving.pdf
New York Times: Multitasking Can Make You Lose … Um … Focus
Interviews with Ed Hallowell, Earl Miller of MIT, David E. Meyer of the University of Michigan, and Gloria Mark of UC Irvine. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/25/business/yourmoney/25shortcuts.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
Hobbies and Your Productivity
Who wouldn’t like to spend more time on their hobby? Whether it is fantasy sports, golf, hiking, scrapbooking, or underwater basket weaving, finding that extra hour or two to devote to your favorite pastime is a challenge. I’ve met with many executives who report a constant tug of war between their hobby and their desire … Continue reading “Hobbies and Your Productivity”
