What is your approach to multitasking and juggling multiple projects or responsibilities at once?
Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems
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Or, do you try *not* to multi-task at all and instead prioritize single-tasking?
Would love to hear some of your insights!
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Ashit Vora@ashitvora
IntroJoy
Timeblocking.
Allocate focused time for a task to avoid distractions and increase productivity.
Share
I focus on one at a time.
Papermark
Trying to focus on two things
- interesting
- needed to be done
So always keep some interesting part
Multitasking is often just glorified context switching.
Multi task is natural. Giving importance to priorities.... team's tasks, my tasks...
But cannot schedule as multitasking is somethin u have to accept and follow when the need arises
I focus on one at a time.
Replyhub
I think multi-tasking is very much difficult. And in reality, most of us can't do this. I always avoid this which helps to focus on a certain project.
Do-to lists with filters / try not to put too many different things on my plate
I don't multitask often. I prefer to give my full attention to one task at a time to ensure quality and thoroughness.
NotesNudge
it's different for everyone. i like batching similar tasks, helps me focus.
prioritizing's important too - what's urgent, what can wait. breaks matter a lot as well. what's your take? all about multitasking or more into focusing on one thing at a time?
The first thing to do is to classify agents into four maturity categories based on whether they have the necessary skills and a good enough attitude. Then, tasks are assigned based on the workload they represent for the relevant team, noting in an agenda what expectations were to be met and what was actually done at each time.
Every so often, the entire human team must study that agenda and assess which expectations were too optimistic and which were too conservative. By focusing projects on tasks and their completion, it will not matter if several projects are undertaken at the same time.
Lancepilot
@juan_manuel_dato That's a strategic symphony! Classifying, orchestrating tasks, and fine-tuning expectations, sounds like a melody for productivity. Keeping the projects in harmony is the key to a successful composition.
I wish I could focus on one. Currently my approach is to separate planning and execution. First I build a list with all major tasks I need to do. Then when actually doing it I make an ordered, detailed TODO list, and then tell myself to just work on the top one.
The logic is to not think anything about the "future" or "evaluation" when doing things, and allocate separate time to do it.
I'm still training myself to adapt to this kind of working tempo.
There's one and only one approach, "Only Focus On One Project"!
OMMT Club
It's about priorities, I believe. Great to make something, you want in a moment, but if there are things that you need to do — it's your priority. So shuffling between projects is OK if you make critical tasks first and not collect them, making easier things instead.
I am terrible at this, I could really use some tips!
SaaS AI Tools
@william_mathews1 I wish I had the perfect answer, but I'm still on a journey to figuring this out for myself TBH. One thing that has helped me though is to use a physical + visible timer on my desk, and then to focus only on that single task until completion.
Midstay
I truly love multi tasking....
Allows me to always have a fresh perspective on anything new I'm starting.
However, staying well organized is the key to ensure you can do it
Lancepilot
Hey Bren, Multitasking is like juggling, I try to keep the balls in the air, but when things get intense, I focus on mastering one trick at a time. Prioritizing tasks helps me keep the show going smoothly!
Midstay
My approach to multitasking involves prioritizing tasks, creating a schedule, and focusing on one task at a time to maintain quality and efficiency