A human interest story by Karen Cyphert of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review address the human impact of multitasking. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/focus/s_593063.html
CNN TONIGHT: Multitasking Has Problems, Study Finds
Transcript from a 2001 CNN interview with David E. Meyer (Ph. D., Dept. of Psychology, University of Michigan) in which he explains the brains limits with multitasking and specifically addresses male vs. female question. http://www.umich.edu/~bcalab/articles/CNNTranscript2001.html
Sticky notes are good for one thing–
We’ve all seen it. The array of brightly colored squares decorating the sides of someone’s computer monitor or desk or cork-board or chair or car dashboard. It’s the sticky note graveyard. In the beginning, people start out with good intentions. They make themselves a temporary note to call someone in five minutes – just as … Continue reading “Sticky notes are good for one thing–”
WebMD: Why Multitasking Isn’t Efficient
WebMD discusses the research of Ed Hallowell of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health and David Strayer of the University of Utah. http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/why-multitasking-isnt-efficient
Procrastination Can Be Your Friend
I sometimes tell my clients something that raises a few eyebrows: procrastination can actually be a good thing. In fact, I encourage clients to procrastinate as much as they possibly can. First, let me explain when procrastination obviously doesn’t work. If you do not have solid personal systems for calendaring and dealing with the flow … Continue reading “Procrastination Can Be Your Friend”
