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Technology being what it is these days, multi-tasking has become the norm.  We can return our text messages while in line at our favorite coffee shop, or reply to our email while talking on the phone.  It is so easy to be doing two and three things at a time, but are we really being more effective and productive?  Is it really better use of our time?

The answer to these questions is yes and no.  It really depends on the importance of the tasks at hand.  Checking messages while waiting in line, is a great use of your time, because waiting in line really doesn’t require that much focus.  Talking on the phone while replying to email, however, is probably not going to impress the person you are talking to.  You are probably missing out on half on the conversation.  It all comes down to focus. 

When you are engaged in more than one activity at a time, it is impossible to be putting 100% of your focus on each.  So the question then becomes, which is better, doing two things with 50% of your focus or one thing at 100%.  With focus, one can achieve amazing results.  Focused energy is a powerful thing, it really allows us to tap into the potential of our minds power.  You will find an amazing self discovery with focus.  You have more creative ideas, and can accomplish things with greater ease and speed.       

Tags: peronal development, Personal Growth, self help