Do you think multitasking helps you?

I think multi-tasking simply won't mean better efficiency if we are really trying to do multiple things at the same time. Our brain is simply incapable of thinking 2 or more different things concurrently nor we can memorize that many things without making errors. But then, as more and more information is appearing around us, we are more trained to queue up things and interleave them so as to appear handling multiple things concurrently. For example, I usually play PC games and watch TV and listen to music all "at the same time". And I can type a document and chat on the phone "concurrently". These all seem to be effective multi-tasking but is just interleave of actions only.

multi tasking only a few can do. Even one task - we forget at times--nowadays I have problem in remembering where I kept my cell phone, pen drive, specs etc. One at a time is advisable. But if you are capable of achieving accuracy with multi tasking then you can do it.

It depends really on the kind of works you are to multitask actually. As to chores, i would usually wash those used in the preparation of what i am cooking, while what i am cooking is still going on. At the office, i like to do things that are of priority. Filing could be done in days that i have almost nothing to do anymore.

Yes multitasking help me mostly I started second work before completing first like filling water one side and other side cutting vegetables means both the work running simultaneously and time is saved.

I always do multitasking at work due to lot of works in the office.I usually taking phone calls while doing sometime in my computer.Multitasking can really helps to finished some jobs at the same time but it is tiring too.

I feel multitasking doesn't help and can make matters worse. I like to do one thing at a time, complete it and move on to the next task at hand. Multitasking can be useful in emergencies but that's it.

when I was a young mom yes i could multitask and had to with two kids 11 months apart, but now at an elderly age I do one thing well finish then go to the next and no time is really lost either.I no longer want or need to multitask at all.I will on the computer open several tabs and work between them but thats the height of my multitasking.

When i was still working, my job always involved around multi-tasking to be able complete. If i don't multi-tasking them, i think my job will need a few more person to complete them. I think my ex-boss was lucky to be able to employed me, since i can handle 3 persons jobs at a time when i work. That's why, i see my boss feels very sad when i had decided to resigned at that time. Besides that, i had gained more knowledge through multi-tasking. Now, i am also multi-tasking everyday, so able to find some time to online, while completing my daily household works.

I also have the same discussion with you. I've been doing multi-tasking for almost 5 years now. It is very hard to do when you have lot's of due date on both work. I got stress and physical exhaustion as the rip on doing multi-tasking. The saddest part is no additional salary and no consideration from the boss. Employers think that employee should always be busy every hour, even if it's not in the scope of job description. Why does "as may assign by the superior" task always includes in the job description?

well, understand we must have priorities when it comes to work on serious business. I think we should make priority list and do first thing first..I also don't like to working multitasking, most of the time I delegate my paper work or routine jobs to others and doing most important task by my own..

hi buddy..Yeah it is very difficult to perform multitasking in our daily life.During all my activities i definitely forgets one thing among my works.I think someone who do multitasking needs more concentration in all and good memory.

Well, multitasking is definitely not for me. Why? Because in whatever I do, I focus all of my attention into it. The world stops. Everything freezes. Each passing moment comes to a halt. All of these is because I focus all of my energies in one single task which I'm currently handling. And when that task is done, that's when I move on to the next. This is how I do things. I believe that doing so makes it less likely for my work to be considered of low quality.

I think it means "more work, no better pay". glowin100

I'm not the best multitasker but when I employ the technique I typically get a lot of work done. Usually in crunch time, when I'm last minute on an assignment or I really need to get two or more things done, I hone in, and accomplish the task! Generally, I'm lazy but when there's work to be done, I handle my business. Using music to provided an upbeat ryhtym also helps me to be speedy and efficient. Multitasking is key to life as we breathe while responding to discussions, lol!

I think that multi-tasking can be very beneficial at times. I know that I get a lot more done when I manage my time in such a way that I can multi-task rather than do only one thing at a time. FOr example, I will do my laundry while cleaning the rest of the house because the washer and dryer run by themselves, but I have to actively dust, sweep and mop. When it comes to work, I also find that multi-tasking can be beneficial as long as I do smaller tasks while I am working on a bigger task. For example, I drive my kids to deliver papers on a daily basis, so, while I am sitting in the car waiting for them to get back, I will also work on things like making my grocery list, or list of things I need to get done the following day. It may seem like a small task, but it is a needed one for me, so whether I get it done while doing other things or I do it at a later time, I will have to get it done. Doing this smaller task while I am out doing the larger task makes more sense for me.