How Can I Accomplish More?

In today’s working environment, we have had to learn a different normal for getting our job done.  It’s not unusual to find ourselves working on many tasks simultaneously; we find that we don’t get as much accomplished as we think we should.  

You might be surprised to know, studies show that multitasking is not as efficient a skill as we have always thought.  Multitasking is unlikely to help you become productive. 

Numerous of these studies have pointed out that the reality is that focusing on more than one task at a time is impossible. 

While you think you are doing multiple activities simultaneously, you diverted your attention from one area of your brain to another. This takes time and utilizes your brain’s resources, so in reality, it slows you down. When multitasking, the brain cannot entirely focus, so tasks take longer, and your error rate goes way up.

Only a superhero can have the ability to multitask. 

While a small percentage of our population truly possesses the ability to master this talent, the rest of us are not being efficient or doing the same quality of work as if we focus.

Every day, folks like us can still get a lot done without putting our brains into overdrive.

How to Be Productive in the Real-World

The process of chunking your tasks allows you to reserve energy and make it easier for you to accomplish broader goals. 

When it comes to being productive, the best you can do is to list down all your priorities and zero in on those tasks that require more time and effort. 

You can chunk your tasks for more efficient productivity. You probably have heard the analogy, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer, of course, is “one bite at a time.”  Take your tasks and divide them into smaller, more manageable projects.  Chunking like tasks together will help you to be more efficient. 

Chunking is more productive than multi-tasking as you can focus on one thing to fruition.

Dedicate specific blocks of time for a particular task and don’t allow any interruptions. You will reduce the time spent in start-up moments and accomplish the task at hand more efficiently.

For instance, you can chunk together all your errands on the same day as you are already appropriately dressed and can map your route, so you travel smoothly from one to another.  It is also a great idea to schedule these errands at a low-traffic time when fewer people are on the road (you’ll be surprised at how much you can accomplish with less effort and in less time).  You can do this similarly with your outgoing phone calls, processing emails, and your client appointment scheduling.

Use chunking to become more focused and productive. You will fight overwhelm and have a sense of accomplishment as you get each chunk completed. And before you know it – your project is done!

Maybe multitasking is not what it is cracked up to be, but The Business Untangled System can help you streamline and master the vital processes it takes to effectively run your business.  We will show you it is as easy as ABC!