tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35147794.post254692783342839316..comments2023-12-23T14:42:01.256-07:00Comments on Bunny Trails: My New BuzzwordDianne - Bunny Trailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35147794.post-23927992170239634012007-09-24T19:23:00.001-06:002007-09-24T19:23:00.001-06:00J - I like that motto!! I'll have to use it. Thank...J - I like that motto!! I'll have to use it. Thanks! :DDianne - Bunny Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35147794.post-6318747255038620432007-09-24T19:23:00.000-06:002007-09-24T19:23:00.000-06:00HH - I think sometimes we can slow down, stop for ...HH - I think sometimes we can slow down, stop for a moment, and make a conscious decision to focus on the present thing. Given the time in which we live, I doubt we can ever <I>fully</I> achieve this. But I believe there <B>are</B> times when we can. Even if it's only a small portion, it's better than nothing at all. And just like anything else, if it works well, you'll be motivated to do it again . . . and again. :DDianne - Bunny Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35147794.post-48115107487424171652007-09-24T08:52:00.000-06:002007-09-24T08:52:00.000-06:00I recently read a business article discussing this...I recently read a business article discussing this concept. I don't belive they had an awesome catch phrase, though. Basically, it said that being a "multi-tasker" is a very inefficient way to work, for the reasons you described. You will do a better job if you focus on one thing, are less likely to make mistakes, and don't feel as overwhelmed. My new motto is going to be "Uni-taskers get it done, one thing at a time!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35147794.post-41030837672853725202007-09-23T19:46:00.000-06:002007-09-23T19:46:00.000-06:00HOW do you do it though? I see the benefits. I h...HOW do you do it though? I see the benefits. I have longingly watched my husband doing it, well really most the men in my life are uni-taskers. But how do you actually accomplish it? I mean the reason all the men in the world are free to focus on one thing at a time is because the women are handling everything else. <BR/><BR/>I mean when I carry my laundry to the garage to wash and trip over a toy, I stop and pick up the toys on the floor. At this point I put them in my pocket to put away next time I go back down the hall and mentally think of what I am going to say to my son that is different and more meaningful than the first 100 times I told him not to leave his toys in the walkway. So, I am now doing 3 things. Ok. Not too bad. I continue to the kitchen where I catch my 2 year old in the act of washing his hands. This means he has practically stripped naked, has soap on his hands, both cheeks (I think this is a war paint thing-Thanks Peter Pan!) and smeared on his tummy. He has the sprayer happily spraying down the whole kitchen. So, I set down the laundry and clean him up and then pull a dirty towel or 2 off the hamper to "walk" across the floor as I continue to the garage. As I open the door I let the dog in, and give his feeder a kick to get the dog food to better fill the bowl. All a normal 10 minutes in the morning. <BR/><BR/>So, how do I get them to all handle things while I focus on the laundry? This is not a joke, I need to know. Please. I just found the cars in my pocket and I need help. ;)<BR/><BR/>Seriously though, great post. Thanks for the smile.Michele Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199137393317114248noreply@blogger.com