The Myth of Multi-Tasking

Multi-tasking. Really?

Whenever I hear that I wonder about someone trying to carry out too many expectations simultaneously where something inevitably loses out.

That losing out may be one’s own well-being or the well-being of another or a relationship.

Truth is, we all only have so much capacity.

Perhaps more complex, it still may be more helpful to think of these actions:

Prioritizing

Planning

Scheduling

Setting boundaries.

Sure things will come up to take you off your game, however, practicing those skills can help you manage more successfully.

Perhaps the most vital skill?

Setting boundaries.

Learning when and what to say no to can be the most important skill to getting things done.

No. Politely. Firmly. Clearly. Directly.

Boundaries can be the answer from that takes you from supposed multi-tasking to achievement where your sanity remains more intact and people’s needs and relationships may be better met.

No. Politely. Firmly. Clearly. Directly.

Boundaries.

Give it a try. To that, say yes.

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Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters. Gary is the host of the TV reality show, Newlywed, Nearly Dead, former parenting columnist for the Hamilton Spectator and author of Marriage Rescue: Overcoming the ten deadly sins in failing relationships. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice.