The human/tech multitasking myth: how to improve focus and get things done

Techcess: embracing technology and IT support for success in your business

Focusing for success by breaking down big tasks!

In this episode of Techcess, we're talking tech hacks for those who struggle with productivity thanks to an unfocused mind.

We're directly addressing a common struggle that many of us face when it comes to maintaining focus.

As the host of Techcess, I, Mark Riddell, share my own personal challenges with focus and how it affects my productivity.

From trying to juggle multiple tasks at once to the allure of multitasking, we explore the science behind our brain's ability to focus on one thing at a time.

Additionally, we'll uncover different strategies, such as breaking tasks into smaller steps and using apps to help with that.

So, whether you're someone who loves tackling one task at a time or thrives on multitasking, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights and practical tips for sharpening your focus in our increasingly digital world.

What you'll learn from listening to this episode of Techcess

• The struggle with focus
• Trying to do too many things at once
• Multitasking and its limitations
• Time Division multiplexing
• Different approaches to thinking while exercising
• Frustration with incomplete tasks on to-do lists
• Breaking tasks into smaller steps
• Undiagnosed adult ADHD and the desire for achievement
• The dopamine hit of ticking off tasks
• The use of timers and the Pomodoro technique
• Minimising distractions

the illusion of multitasking

Humans are not built to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Drawing a parallel with computer processors, which employ time Division multiplexing to give the illusion of multitasking, I'll be explaining that our brains can only focus on one specific task at a time.

Attempting to do otherwise results in a lack of progress and a perpetually growing to-do list.

Tackling those to-do lists... effectively

One of the challenges mentioned is the ineffectiveness of traditional to-do lists.

While they serve as reminders, they often lack a sense of urgency and time constraints.

I'll be explaining how I use methods and tools for breaking down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps, providing a greater sense of accomplishment with every ticked-off item.

Timestamped Summary:

[00:00:00] Struggle with focus, multitasking hampers productivity.

[00:04:54] Breaking tasks down into smaller steps helps.

[00:08:02] Physical exercise helps with focus and productivity.

[00:09:48] The two apps that help with focus, starting with Motion.

[00:13:59] Motion's extra special bonus calendar sharing feature.

[00:19:54] The Mac exclusive Windows 'catch up' tool!

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Mark Riddell's technology podcast "Techcess" is an m3 Networks production. Mark and the team have created this podcast to help you and their clients understand how technology can help them in their industry and business, including helping them with cyber security solutions. To find out more about Mark Riddell and the rest of the m3 team, visit them here and follow them on Linkedin.

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