Every day our society becomes more and more virtual, more digital. We have less in-person conversations and more meetings over the phone and through web conferencing. As transportation costs continue to rise, this shift toward long-distance communication is becoming inevitable. Unfortunately, the likelihood of switchtasking during these meetings also increases. One of the biggest culprits … Continue reading “Turn Off Your Monitor”
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Vacation Preparation & Your Productivity
I once overheard a business owner say that he felt more productive when he took a vacation, though not for the reasons one might expect. He explained that he worked in a whirlwind just before the vacation to make sure everything was taken care of before he left. Then, when he returned, he had to … Continue reading “Vacation Preparation & Your Productivity”
Scholastic: The Perils of Multitasking
More kids are spending more time using more media simultaneously than ever before. In 2004, a study of 2,000 8- to 18-year-olds undertaken by the Kaiser Family Foundation, a research and policy think tank, documented what many parents have long known: 81 percent of Generation M (as the study dubbed them) are experts in “media … Continue reading “Scholastic: The Perils of Multitasking”
Vanderbilt Register: Researchers find neural ‘bottleneck’ thwarts multitasking
"Many people think they can safely drive while talking on their cell phone. Vanderbilt neuroscientists Paul E. Dux and René Marois have found that when it comes to handling two things at once, your brain, while fast, isn’t that fast." … vanderbilt.edu/register/articles?id=31525
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”
