5 Easy Ways to Make Multitasking Work for YOU
Time management isn’t just for the busy executive or project manager; it can work wonders for the everyday entrepreneur, and the road to success is much easier when you learn the art of multitasking.
Critics of multitasking claim that doing just one job at a time will save much more time, helping you focus and stay on task until the project is complete. However, people who truly thrive with multitasking take a different stance; they’ve learned how to make multitasking work by optimizing their tasks for efficiency.
Need some help with your workload? Here are a few ways to make multitasking work for you:
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Manage your inbox like a pro.
Set up filters and folders for e-mail so that incoming mail is sorted automatically. You can focus on each folder during different parts of the day, or on an as-needed basis much more easily. It’s much simpler to check your e-mail 2-3 times per day, and respond to important messages through an instant messaging service when it’s available.
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Learn to delegate.
You can ‘run’ multiple activities much more easily with the help of others; train the right people, provide clear instructions, and fire away! Consider it an ‘indirect’ form of multitasking.
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Leave emails for yourself.
If you’ve got a constant to-do list, hit the send button to yourself with a list of outstanding items that you can catch up on later. This can help you unload when you’re feeling overwhelmed, and make it much easier to get your priorities in order.
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Become a checklist enthusiast.
Listing out what your next action steps are is an easy way to ‘see’ your priorities; checklists also give you the satisfaction of crossing off your latest assignment as you speed on through to the next one. Then you can accurately gauge how much you’re actually getting done within a specific amount of time.
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Time yourself.
‘Give’ yourself a specific amount of time to get XYZ and ABC projects done. For example, set yourself up with ‘I have one hour to complete both of these projects’, and you’ll be much more likely to finish both with limited pressure. Sometimes setting your own time limits and deadlines can help you focus, even if it’s on multiple projects.
Multitasking can help you save time with the right approach; try any of these five suggestions for an easy way to stay on track with your goals and activities throughout any hectic schedule.
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