IN a world with grocery store television screens, digitally delivered movie libraries and cellphone video clips, the average American is exposed to 61 minutes of TV ads and promotions a day. Some people may think that amount seems excessive. But “people don’t seem to be getting up and running away,” said Jack Wakshlag, chief research … Continue reading “NYTIMES.COM: 8 Hours a Day Spent on Screens, Study Finds”
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Gulf News: Multitasking in the home
By Cheryl Rao, Special to Gulf News “…I’d learnt from the wonder women of North India who manage to keep those needles constantly clacking, along with everything else they do in the freezing winters. “Do two things at a time and work gets done in half the time!” was my conviction.” http://www.gulfnews.com/opinion/off_cuff/10273893.html
Chicago Tribune: A multitasker’s ultimate challenge: Just one thing
Heidi Stevens of the Chicago Tribune challenges Jacqueline McBride to single-task for 48 hours. They will report the results on January 18. http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-singletask-0111jan11,0,3862239.story
Best Time Assets of 2008
In a previous article I discussed Time Liabilities and how they can consume time unnecessarily. At the end of the article, I suggested my readers replace Time Liabilities with Time Assets. Some of you may still be looking for that perfect gift to give friends and loved ones. Consider giving them a Time Asset to … Continue reading “Best Time Assets of 2008”
NY Times: The Lure of Data: Is It Addictive?
“The ubiquity of technology in the lives of executives, other businesspeople and consumers has created a subculture of the Always On — and a brewing tension between productivity and freneticism. For all the efficiency gains that it seemingly provides, the constant stream of data can interrupt not just dinner and family time, but also meetings … Continue reading “NY Times: The Lure of Data: Is It Addictive?”
