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Karmic Law #7: You cannot think of two things at the same time. You should do one thing only and do it really well. Focus! No multitasking—ever! (I really need to work on this one).
Many of my feisty lady friends are generally the “go-to” person at work when things need to be done. They complete the task and are able to take on any new responsibilities thrown their way without missing a step. They have been repeatedly praised for their multitasking abilities. At my job, I hear the words “ask Elizabeth” a lot, too, but we all must admit that sometimes we want someone else to do their fair share and not ask us to do what they could actually be doing.
I also have been reading about the plusses and minuses of multitasking and I am wondering if this is the most effective means of action, for me, and my feisty friends. Multiple studies have said that multitasking results in neither task being completed in an optimal manner. “Do one thing, do it well, and then move on to the next task” is now the suggestion for the multitaskers of the world, according to these studies. As I reflect on these words, I must admit, grudgingly, that my feisty friends and I find this to be totally true. We all agree that if you have too many tasks on your plate you will suffer from overworking, an increased level of stress hormones, a genuine lack of getting enough rest, and no time for yourself. We have learned to say “NO” and are not at all fussed about doing this, although it did take us some time to get to this point. It actually makes us feel happy as we force others to step up and do their fair share. Sometimes you have to step back so others can step up. And yes, we feisty ladies are all still working on this, too.
We all seem to be happy with our new attitude about multitasking. It has given me the time to write more blogs, to add more chapters to this second book, and to do things for myself. Wow! What a great idea: doing something for myself.
So, feisty ladies, do one thing less and invest that extra time in doing things for yourself. We deserve it. We need it. We will all be happier.