We live in a world where being super busy is like a trophy. Everyone loves the multitaskers and those with endless things to do.
Just be busy and you’ll be valuable. Sick!
I used to be one of them, always doing a billion things in a period of time, thinking I was being very productive. But instead of feeling great, I was always so tired, angry, and stressed.
One morning, I just asked myself; “what’s the point of doing so much if it’s wearing me out so badly?”And that was my wake-up call.
The Key Takeaway.
Dropping multitasking was really about getting my sanity back. Now, I do one thing at a time, giving it my full focus. My work life is better and so is my life. I’m actually achieving more and finally having a life instead of drowning.
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For years, I saw multitasking as a superpower. I’d do a 100 things and said yes to the next 100 thinking I was super productive. But in reality, I was just leaving things half-done, not doing some and making lots of mistakes. Turns out, our brains can’t focus on more than one thing at a time.
We’re not computers and only computers are built to multitask.
By trying to do everything, I was actually slowing myself and my career down and messing up more. My “productivity hack” drowned me like the titanic.
The more I had to do, the more I panicked. Each task went in different directions that it so impossible to focus on one thing. Even my nap time felt restless because I was always thinking about the next thing I was supposed to do. I was stressed, irritable, and burning out.
Guess what? I didn’t even know how to stop.
Stopping wasn’t easy, but it had to be done. If you’re like me, I bet you know it too.
I started by doing things according to how important they were and I focused on it until it was done. It felt weird, but my life got better quickly.
You Might Ask, What Benefits Have I Gained?
- It protects me from constant burnout and exhaustion.
- I can now manage my time better and deadlines feel way-less stressful now because I am focused.
- It has relieved me of unnecessary stress and anxiety.
- Slowing down gave me room to think creatively. You know that “flow state” where you’re so into your work that it becomes fun? In that zone, I find new ideas and happiness that I never did before.
- When I’m fully into one task, I’m less likely to act on impulse. Single-tasking helped my self-control, made me disciplined and deliberate. If goes as far as helping me cut down on procrastination and mindlessly scrolling on social media.
- I also sleep so much better now!
So?
When you slow down, you’re giving your brain a break from constant distractions and stress. It can feel weird at first, but it will make you happier and more productive.
If it gets hard, remind yourself that doing less doesn’t mean you are lazy.
In the end, it’s about doing the right work, at the right time, and in the right way. It’s also about being mindful and living a life that’s not just busy, but very meaningful to you as well.
Don’t be afraid to slow down and do one thing at a time.
