Multitasking
By Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7086)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 28, 2016 10:02am CST
I was just thinking how all through my working life I was able to juggle several duties at once and be just fine with it. Let me be blunt: I can't anymore.
Even years ago when I first started earning online, I could open several tabs and multitask. I notice that skill totally slipping away. I can't even keep up with Facebook when I'm myLotting. I think a lot of it has to do with my concentration. I have family worries on my mind as well. My mind wanders so much.
So let's talk about you. Do you multitask? Are you able to take care of multiple duties at once? Switch back and forth easily?
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@Marilynda1225 (91075)
• United States
28 Aug 16
Multitasking is slipping away from me too. I need to pay attention to what I'm doing at the time even though I have so many things going on in my brain
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
28 Aug 16
I just got one problem taken care of, which eases my mind all over the place lol
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@RasmaSandra (97990)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Aug 16
@CinnamonGrl I'm one of those who goes from one chore to the other. The only thing I do enjoy is working on the PC and watching something on YouTube on the other PC.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I am a multi tasker, there just aren't enough hours in the day so I need to do more than one thing at a time.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
29 Aug 16
@CinnamonGrl I really didn't think it was anything unusual, it is just the way I work.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
@BelleStarr most people on here are saying it's hard for them
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
I have such admiration for you!
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I've always been a multitasker, mostly because I used to get bored just doing one thing. But these days, that's changed a bit. I don't multitask as much as I used to. I find myself on the computer writing in total silence. I also find myself reading in total silence, where I used to have something on the TV in the background or music. I don't even have music on while I'm cleaning anymore, which is very strange for me. I've evolved over time so it seems that my brain likes things this way. And I can't very well argue with my own brain! lol
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
I try not to argue with mine too much, but it does happen sometimes LOL. If I absolutely HAVE to. I used to have music on all the time no matter what I did, but not anymore.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
30 Aug 16
@CinnamonGrl Before I moved out of my house, I gave most of my music collection to my nephew. Turns out that was such a great idea because I haven't listened to much music since I've been here. I did save a few CDs that I could not bare to part with and I guess I'll have to plan a weekend of music...just because! lol
@NJChicaa (127128)
• United States
29 Aug 16
@CinnamonGrl it isn't as critical so I don't force myself to do it
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
28 Aug 16
maybe the one task is done better like that
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@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
28 Aug 16
@CinnamonGrl I am thinking it is because I don't need to multitask as I used to at work and have fallen out of the habit
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
28 Aug 16
@Ronrybs Well yeh that's it with me somewhat, but I wonder about my age fitting in, too
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
29 Aug 16
It doesn't work very well for me too.
Hope the family worries get over soon.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
I was able to get some of the information I needed to help clear up the family business issue. It's just bureaucracy, red tape, you know? Thank you.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
@responsiveme It's a big relief. I just had to do something sort of tricky. Whew.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
Seems to be a common phenomenon
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
31 Aug 16
I multitask alot and still can do it but I am young yet. But when I'm at work it's hard to multitask as you get interrupted alot but i still manage.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
31 Aug 16
It's a crucial skill to have in the working world.
@PurnaSharma (2562)
• Guwahati, India
28 Aug 16
Yes this is good if you could but remember doing multiple task at a time may create glitch.
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
28 Aug 16
@CinnamonGrl I am sure that this is going around.Maybe we should formed a club
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
29 Aug 16
like yerself, i used to be able to do such...not anymore :) lucky if'n i can stay'n track to get one thingy accomplished - be 't online 'r off.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
I'm finding we non multitaskers seem to be in the majority at myLot
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
I admre you for being able to quite a bit.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
28 Aug 16
I also do it sometimes, much more when I was younger like you said it.
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
Younger is easier in a lot of ways, lol
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
29 Aug 16
Sometimes it gets me into trouble. I try too many things at once. I need to finish up what I start!
@sherryericha (1806)
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
28 Aug 16
Multi-task? I'm lucky if I can complete one task 
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