Comments on: The Dangers Of Multitasking http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/ freelance writing by a freelance writer that works in the freelance writing field Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:57:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nathan Hangen http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-12900 Nathan Hangen Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:47:33 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-12900 I know I'm late to the party, but thanks so much for sharing the Dharma :) I know I’m late to the party, but thanks so much for sharing the Dharma :)

]]> By: Open Loops 5/12/2009: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along—SimpleProductivityBlog.com— http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-12103 Open Loops 5/12/2009: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along—SimpleProductivityBlog.com— Tue, 12 May 2009 10:01:33 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-12103 [...] Writer’s Manifesto produced an article on The Dangers of Multitasking. Hurrah! Another one on [...] [...] Writer’s Manifesto produced an article on The Dangers of Multitasking. Hurrah! Another one on [...]

]]> By: Ecommerce Help - Tyrone Shum http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-12079 Ecommerce Help - Tyrone Shum Mon, 04 May 2009 13:49:50 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-12079 Usually in online marketing or simply blogging, we tend to multitask. True, just like what this post has said, multitasking is almost a part of modern living, and I couldn't diasgree with that. But with multitasking, you can get pressured and stressed. Not to mention that if you manage to peek at your to do list, procrastination will follow. And then, when the deadline is approaching, you are so immersed with the 'jobs' that you have to finish that you aren't functioning properly anymore. This article has summed up the must-dos if you ever find yourself multitasking. And get some rest! Especially after a long hectic day. I couldn't agree more with ditching the to-do list. I used to get those lists a lot, and sometimes I just end up piling things up for another day. Usually in online marketing or simply blogging, we tend to multitask. True, just like what this post has said, multitasking is almost a part of modern living, and I couldn’t diasgree with that. But with multitasking, you can get pressured and stressed. Not to mention that if you manage to peek at your to do list, procrastination will follow. And then, when the deadline is approaching, you are so immersed with the ‘jobs’ that you have to finish that you aren’t functioning properly anymore.

This article has summed up the must-dos if you ever find yourself multitasking. And get some rest! Especially after a long hectic day. I couldn’t agree more with ditching the to-do list. I used to get those lists a lot, and sometimes I just end up piling things up for another day.

]]> By: Brett Legree http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-12061 Brett Legree Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:18:15 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-12061 @Monika, The main thing is to get something you will be happy with that will do what you need it to do. I love my Mac, no doubt - and then again, whenever I am faced with needing a new purchase next time, I may pick up a ThinkPad (awesome keyboards!) and run with Ubuntu Linux. And then again, Windows 7 is starting to look pretty good too! Whatever you decide will be just right for you. (And, if you go with that Asus, there is some free software for Windows that works sort of like Think...) @Monika,

The main thing is to get something you will be happy with that will do what you need it to do.

I love my Mac, no doubt – and then again, whenever I am faced with needing a new purchase next time, I may pick up a ThinkPad (awesome keyboards!) and run with Ubuntu Linux.

And then again, Windows 7 is starting to look pretty good too!

Whatever you decide will be just right for you.

(And, if you go with that Asus, there is some free software for Windows that works sort of like Think…)

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-12057 Monika Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:57:26 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-12057 @ Brett: Looks good. Thanks for pointing me in that direction. As for my Mac, well, that's and will be an ongoing story as right now I'm actually toying between a lower cost model (Asus 14") that is light, easy to carry and has everything I need for business to keep me mobile but comfortable, or the 13" Macbook that costs more than double the prize of the Asus but will not run half of the software I have installed on my Windows computer and which some of them I need for business. It's hard because I really do want a Mac but maybe right now I have to just stick with the cheaper option and not worry about compatibility issues and spend time learning the new OS. Yes, I could run it in dual boot mode but to be honest I don't buy a Mac to run Windows on it to me that defeats the purpose of going Mac in the first place. I'm still thinking and haven't made up my mind just yet.... @ Brett: Looks good. Thanks for pointing me in that direction. As for my Mac, well, that’s and will be an ongoing story as right now I’m actually toying between a lower cost model (Asus 14″) that is light, easy to carry and has everything I need for business to keep me mobile but comfortable, or the 13″ Macbook that costs more than double the prize of the Asus but will not run half of the software I have installed on my Windows computer and which some of them I need for business.

It’s hard because I really do want a Mac but maybe right now I have to just stick with the cheaper option and not worry about compatibility issues and spend time learning the new OS. Yes, I could run it in dual boot mode but to be honest I don’t buy a Mac to run Windows on it to me that defeats the purpose of going Mac in the first place. I’m still thinking and haven’t made up my mind just yet….

]]> By: Brett Legree http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-12053 Brett Legree Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:15:26 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-12053 @Monika, I also use an app called Think (on my Mac) that lets you do this kind of thing (sort of) with any application. Once you get your Mac you might have a look and see if you like it. http://freeverse.com/apps/app/?id=7013 @Monika,

I also use an app called Think (on my Mac) that lets you do this kind of thing (sort of) with any application.

Once you get your Mac you might have a look and see if you like it.

http://freeverse.com/apps/app/?id=7013

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]]> By: » Freelance Friday - April 17, 2009 : All Freelance Writing http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-11977 » Freelance Friday - April 17, 2009 : All Freelance Writing Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:11:26 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-11977 [...] The Dangers of Multitasking [...] [...] The Dangers of Multitasking [...]

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-11973 Monika Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:55:14 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-11973 @ Jenny: Wow! This is so cool. I'm really happy for you Jenny. It's great how an adversary can turn into something positive isn't it? I also think you have to take full credit for those results because you chose to keep a positive mindset rather than feeling sorry about not being cast. Well done Jenny and keep up that fighting spirit. :) @ Jenny: Wow! This is so cool. I’m really happy for you Jenny. It’s great how an adversary can turn into something positive isn’t it? I also think you have to take full credit for those results because you chose to keep a positive mindset rather than feeling sorry about not being cast. Well done Jenny and keep up that fighting spirit. :)

]]> By: Jenny http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-dangers-of-multitasking/comment-page-1/#comment-11971 Jenny Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:14:24 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-11971 "Remembering to take time" I have forgotten this step many many times, however this year, the best thing happened, I did not get cast in the kids show with my community theater. I was bummed because we did Wizard of Oz, but not getting cast allowed me to take time for myself and work on some goals that were being ignored. Thanks to taking time, I have lost 14 pounds and now that I am back working on a show, the goal isn't being ignored, I simply have learned to work things around it! Thanks Monika! “Remembering to take time” I have forgotten this step many many times, however this year, the best thing happened, I did not get cast in the kids show with my community theater. I was bummed because we did Wizard of Oz, but not getting cast allowed me to take time for myself and work on some goals that were being ignored. Thanks to taking time, I have lost 14 pounds and now that I am back working on a show, the goal isn’t being ignored, I simply have learned to work things around it!

Thanks Monika!

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