Multitasking.
We’re moms. Multitasking is as natural as running our business with a child on our hip while getting our kids to do chores. We multitask all day, every day. As we navigate this thing called motherhood, we fall into the daily traps of trying to do it all, at the same time.
A child comes home from school and we need to cook dinner. As we start dinner, we realize the floor needs to be mopped. When we check our child’s homework, we realize there are toys on the floor. Instead of leaving them alone, we jump to it. It’s all gotta get done somehow.
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Do you agree? Do you have tips?
I think I can multitask like a champ. And whatever I can’t get done, can wait, right?
I used to do so much at one time and end up finishing nothing or just a few. Then, I tried doing just two tasks at a time and it worked!
I try to be. I often forget something though!
I do pretty good at multitasking. Sometimes I tend to bite off more than I can chew.
I’m definitely a multi-tasker, but I’ve recently heard that it’s not the best thing in the world. Oh dear.
I used to never be able to multitask but now, it’s what I do best! If I don’t multitask I wouldn’t get anything done ever!
I try to be one lol! But as a mom is very difficult to try to do everything at the same time. I try to make a list of the things I need to do that help me a lot ^_^
I think moms have to be multi tasker! Definitely something I need to get better at though!
I multi-task all the time and have never had issues with it until the last few years. Now I think it is best for me to concentrate on one thing and get it done. Lists always help me too.
I am atrocious at multitasking. It make me leave a bunch of different tasks half-done lol!
Delegate! I had to kids to help me clean my house.. ha ha.. Just kidding but I do delegate.
I never multi tasking is not possible. Something sufferes.
Being a mother and taking of the house is bad enough. Add to that having to clean up after the husband and the dogs, managing the bills and running errands, and it’s a hassle. That’s what I call multitasking!
I get distracted and switch back and forth between tasks. I suppose that’s multitasking but I like sticking to one at a time!
Gosh I try to be a good multi-tasked and about 70% of the time I accomplish it. I generally get into trouble because I have problems delegating. I am getting better thank goodness.
multitasking is great for minor tasks. I do think that sometimes it makes you loose focus
I have always been great at multitasking. As a matter of fact, sometimes I think I overdo it and take on a lot more than I should.
I am always multi-tasking and I think it takes so much away from life. I really need to slow down before some of my plates drop that I am spinning 🙁
I think the big part is not stressing over it, because then you will overeat and gain weight. Do what must be done first, and then prioritize the rest.
I’d say I’m pretty good at multitasking! I actually get most of the items done as well 🙂
I like to think I’m a decent multi-tasker but I suppose I could be better at managing my time and scheduling different times for certain activities instead of overlapping and half-way paying attention to my tasks.
Love the picture haha! I’m not a mother yet, but I know I’m guilty of trying to multi task with way too many things and it all comes down.
Some days I do great with multitasking and can get so much done. Then other days, I spend my days going in circles and nothing gets completed. I’m a work in progress.
I am a multitasker too! Every since I worked from home, I think I’ve done a great job doing different tasks all at once.
I’m not a mom, but I’d say Im a good & organized multi-tasker. My brain just has to be busy all the time and I’m happy to share that I get things done.
I love this book. I do multitask, even though we’re not supposed to do that! I think for household things, it’s ok. I watch TV while folding laundry, or things like that. It’s a must for parenting.
As for my actual work, I time manage instead. I do only ONE thing, but I time it for a half hour or hour, and then work on another project for the same amount of time.
Multi-tasking is the devil – LOL! Whenever I try it, nothing gets done. Great article.
I try, but I always get distracted and end up forgetting my current tasks.
I know I’m constantly multitasking. But at night sometimes I feel like I’m not getting things done still.
I have always been a pretty good multitasker. I find the older i get the harder it becomes.
I try my best at doing things mindfully and finishing one task at a time other wise I get overwhilmed.
I really have to slow down and focus its’ so easy to get into auto polit mode and we can often forget things that are important if we are not mindful if what we do.
I can multitask pretty well but I must make sure to give myself a break. If I don’t take a break I will end up getting overwhelmed and crashing.
What a great read! Your insights are really helpful. I’m reading on the rest of your blogs.
I think I live to multi task haha. I always have to be doing two things at once.
I can multi-task the heck out of stuff! It does get tiring sometimes and I do take some breaks, but stuff needs to get done!
Sounds interesting. I always try to be as best as a multi tasking person. Being a mom of two & working from home has given so much of such multi-tasking experience. But sometimes it can fail too, when you are overloaded with tasks over tasks!
I personally think that Mom’s are women because we are born mulit-taskers. We just have a way of getting so many things done. This pic is great!