Day 5

Subject: [firstname]: Are you good at multitasking?

Hey [firstname]!

Are you a good multitasker?  I used to think I was, and I used to think multitasking really helped me, but I was wrong! 

Here's the truth about multitasking: It's a myth!  

The reality is your brain can only handle one task at a time.  Doing multiple activities at a time will not make you accomplish more.  In fact, the opposite is true. Without giving the task at hand your full concentration, you're more likely to make errors and have to do it all over again.

Even computers can't multitask. A computer runs a series of codes, but it runs them one at a time. It does it in a really fast way, but still only one at a time.  If you don't believe me, try downloading a bunch of files at the same time.  The more files you try and download, the longer each file takes.

If a computer has issues doing this, so will our human brain.  Millions of years of evolution have adapted our brains to pay attention to one specific task at a time.  OK, so it's possible to walk and chew gum at the same time, but you don't really have to think about those tasks too much! 

Much better than multitasking, is to set specific times aside to do particular tasks. Just like you used to have a schedule in high school and concentrated on one subject in each class, so set time blocks throughout your day to do certain things.  For example, you could set specific times throughout the day to check e-mails.  At other times, keep your e-mail software closed so you're not distracted every time an e-mail pops into your inbox.

Likewise, have blocks of time set out throughout the day to concentrate on certain jobs within your business.  You want to leave yourself a bit of leeway because “stuff happens”, but as a general rule you should stick to your schedule whenever possible. 

Talk soon!

[Your Name]

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