How Monotasking Can Make You More Productive (Short Practical Analysis)

“To do two things at once is to do neither.” — Publilius Syrus

When was the last time you had a cup of coffee without looking at your computer screen, walking or talking or the last time you drove your car without listening to music, being on a call or listening to one of the inspiring podcasts out there?

We are a society of multi-taskers. We want to get the highest amount of things done in the least amount of time. But we don’t. We fail often. And when it seems a failure, we quickly resort to procrastination – Ok, I will handle the ones I missed, later.

According to Janna Lozowsky life and mindfulness coach “Multitasking is an enemy of productivity and mindfulness” A personal example is the fact that I’ve looked for my phone while talking on the phone and the worst part is I know I’m not alone. So how do we break out of the shell of multitasking, and stay rooted and grounded one task at a time?

How to become efficient and mindful through monotasking

For work, Janna recommends using the Pomodoro Technique:

- Work for 25 minutes

- Take a break for five minutes: Stretch, walk or do some jumping jacks – to boost your mood.

-After five minutes, you can get back to working one project at a time.

Becoming mindful of the food you are eating or enjoying a cup of tea in silence focusing on the smell and taste. The simple act of monotasking will increase your awareness, productivity and bring more joy to your life, Janna recommends on committing to monotasking — at least one task a day.