[PODCAST] 271: The Myth of Multitasking

Professional Organizer Debbie Rosemont talks about myths in multitasking, how to handle the temptation, learning to say no.

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1:45 Defining what we mean by multitasking for this conversation

2:50 What’s happening in our brain when we try to multitask

3:50 Why people feel the need to multitask

5:35 Why multitasking doesn’t work and the negative effects it causes

7:30 Why multitasking makes you stupid

9:35 How to deal with the temptation to multitask and how to handle it

11:35 Refocusing yourself

11:50 Optimizing your schedule

14:04 Minimizing distractions

15:55 Manage interruptions

18:00 Saying no