Multitasking Never Turns Out Well
With all the tasks on your plate, it might seem tempting to jump from one task to another, but doing so often creates a bigger time expense.
To ensure that you complete the most important activities, you need to set priorities. Choose four or five things you have to do to feel accomplished, then rank them in order of importance and do one at a time.
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