{{{by beckham2007}}}
If I’m being completely honest, I’d have to say that my quest to cut down on my multitasking has really been in vain. I really just don’t think it’s in my nature to only do one thing at a time. I try, but I get bored or I feel guilty that I should be doing more. My addiction to technology doesn’t help either and neither does that the fact that I’m a workaholic. I mix work with play all the time & play with work. Not to mention trying to fit in family friends in between errands and new projects I start.
I came upon this whole goal of reducing multitasking thinking it might cut down on my stress, but I think it’s making me more stressed thinking about all the shit I have to do! Added to the stress factor, I also heard a few reports on NPR about how multitasking can make your brain less effective, but so does a glass of wine and I’m not giving that up!
Oh, why can’t I be happy doing less? I have these notions of mediating and being more in the moment, but both of those things just seem to yet another thing to add to my to-do list.
What about you? Am I along in this quest or are you all struggling with the idea of trying to lead a simpler less harried life only to be thwarted by yourself?
{{{by *Cinnamon}}}
{{{by Melissa Ann Barrett }}}
{{{by haeshu}}}
{{{by eflon}}}
Thanks for your really nice comment, Shannon. It really helped me remember to put things in perspective!
This sounds exactly like me! I too am one of those people who always needs to have a million things happening. I used to fight it too, but once I admitted to myself that that was who I was it bought me a new sense of calm. I think you can be busy and also be in the moment. And living a simpler life does not necessarily mean doing less.
To me it’s about doing things smarter and creating a life that is meaningful to you. OK so I am busy. But I also work from home now, so that cuts down on car trips. I have time to water my garden. To cook better food. And I think I actually see my friends more often as I have a more flexible schedule. OK, so I might be running about doing this that and the other, but you know what, it feels right. And that has to be the most important thing, right?