Mindful context switching
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The Perils Of Multitasking
We all have limited time and unlimited things to do, and we try to juggle between work, personal projects, self-care and our social life. As we try to focus on what matters the most, we get in the web of complexities that come from managing a lot of important and competing tasks.
- If we only focus on a single task, our responsiveness towards the demands of the world suffers.
- If we are available to all and extremely responsive to what they need from us, our own progress suffers.
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The Origin Of 'Multitasking'
The word ‘multitask’ is actually a computer term invented by IBM in 1965, showcasing how a computer chip can handle multiple tasks at the same time.
According to psychiatrist Edward Hallowell, multitasking is a mythical construct of the mind, where we mistakenly believe we can effectively perform more than one task at the same time.
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Mindful Context Switching: A Delicate Balance
One has to find a balance between optimizing one’s own output while enabling our peers and collaborators to move forward.
Mindful context switching is a scientific way to carry on with your daily tasks in the most efficient manner while not being unresponsive to other matters that need your attention and input.
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The Steps Of Mindful Context Switching
- Defining your level of responsiveness based on the kind of work being done.
- Design a realistic ‘chunk’ of work that is meaningful and feels like progress. Breaking down your work into chunks makes it easier and is a modular approach to the tasks at hand.
- Ensure that you plan your work calendar based on the broken-down chunks of work.
- Ensure you communicate your response times to others.
- Review your calendar and improvise on your workweek.
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