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Trying to Break the Hold of a Multitasking Addiction
June 15, 2010 | 2 Comments
Did you know that multitasking is addictive? I didn’t until I read this article by the Seattle Times which I cheaply framed yesterday and posted next to my work computer.
When I look back on it I can definitely recall how good it felt whenever I was successfully juggling a number of tasks. I can only describe the feeling as pleasurable squeeze of my mind, a rush of pleasure… what I now understand may be the dopamine being released by my brain. That said, perhaps it was all in my head 
and I was just feeling the incredible satisfaction of being challenged. All I know, is I am trying to crack my addiction to multitasking and create a more focused work environment. I am also trying not to do so in a claustrophobic way because I have to have some freedom to switch gears without beating myself up for not “sticking to the plan”.
Anyway, I mainly wrote this post to share the article that changed my perspective on multitasking; a work ethic that I knew was not the most effective (50% less so – in fact) but I had no idea it was physically addictive.
So go ahead and read Multitasking hurts brain’s ability to focus, scientists say and let me know your thoughts.
Now, back to my other 6 ongoing tasks…
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Russ,
When you’ve broken this habit, you really should give Eventualism a go.
Eventually, of course.
LOL! Thank you Mike, I have a feeling Eventualism is right up my alley