We’ve all seen it. The array of brightly colored squares decorating the sides of someone’s computer monitor or desk or cork-board or chair or car dashboard. It’s the sticky note graveyard. In the beginning, people start out with good intentions. They make themselves a temporary note to call someone in five minutes – just as … Continue reading “Sticky notes are good for one thing–”
WebMD: Why Multitasking Isn’t Efficient
WebMD discusses the research of Ed Hallowell of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health and David Strayer of the University of Utah. http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/why-multitasking-isnt-efficient
Procrastination Can Be Your Friend
I sometimes tell my clients something that raises a few eyebrows: procrastination can actually be a good thing. In fact, I encourage clients to procrastinate as much as they possibly can. First, let me explain when procrastination obviously doesn’t work. If you do not have solid personal systems for calendaring and dealing with the flow … Continue reading “Procrastination Can Be Your Friend”
Multitasking In Teens Can Cause Forgetfulness
From redOrbit, a story that highlights research by David E. Meyer from the University of Michigan. http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1584449/multitasking_in_teens_can_cause_forgetfulness/
Cell Phones Prolong Your Commute
I've done many radio interviews in the last month discussing how multitasking while driving increases gas consumption. While visiting TIME magazine yesterday, I came across this article about summarizing yet another study by the University of Utah: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1700846,00.html
