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By: Rachelle Smith

Rachelle Smith — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:13:34 +0000

I love this! I am definately a multi-tasker, but very recently I have learned that there are some things that I have to single-task. I have 6 children (ages 5-15), run two businesses, I’m very involved in our church and in my kids schools, then last year I got a crazy hair-brained idea to start back to college. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to do and this year is the first year that I have all 6 of my kids in school. My youngest is in all day kindergarten so that allows me the time to do my school work (which is all online right now) during the day when it’s quiet!

I remember when I was a teenager I could listen to music or the tv while studying, but now I just can’t do that. I know it’s because there is already too much going on this head of mine. So I have learned to turn the tv off and occasionally I’ll turn it on to watch Dr. Phil while I’m eating lunch and take a break and then turn it off again.

For all of you with little ones still, enjoy this time. I miss reading to my older child while nursing the younger one. It seems like it was not very long ago that I was wondering if these days would ever come and now that they are here it’s kinda scary, but exciting too! Sometimes I wish those days were back. Cherish the time with your babies!
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By: Louis Dizon

Louis Dizon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:03:32 +0000

Hi there, Thanks for making this very helpful article about single tasking. I've been struggling with my work and I really need some inspirational articles such as this. Thanks again! Louis Louis Dizon´s last blog post...Michael Jackson - Dead at 50

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By: beth nc

beth nc — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:09:00 +0000

As my son is 3 months old, I’m a rookie mom, but single tasking works well for me. My baby can and does interrupt various activities, but when he settles back down, I complete whatever I was doing before. So, if I’m folding laundry, and he wakes up to be fed, after he’s back to sleep, I finish the laundry. (or cleaning the kitchen or whatever the task was).

This way, I don’t have a dozen half-finished jobs and feel better.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:05:30 +0000

I recently did a post about working on not multitasking, or at least slowing down. I don’t know if I can ever break the habit but I’m working on it.

Someone commented (forgot who sorry) that the only time they multitask is when one of the tasks can be done on autopilot. I think this is the best way to look at it. Makes perfect sense.

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By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:48:14 +0000

This was a great post. Just what I needed to hear. How can I expect my little one to stay focused if I can’t because I am so busy doing so many things at one time. It reminded me of two things… I am a roll model and it is ok to let things go.
Thank you so much for starting my week out right.

By: mama k

mama k — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:12 +0000

Oh how I love this post!

The GREATEST cause of stress and frustration for me is multitasking. I am really annoyed when MY to-dos get interupted. The best days for me are when I make the focus caring for my little one. Period. And if something really needs doing, like cooking dinner, I try to include him in the task.