The Dangers of Multitasking

Multitasking seems like the answer to many of our problems – how to become more efficient, get more done and use less resources. The average working day for most people involves being bombarded with tasks – how can we possible get them all done? This post gives some ideas about the dangers of trying to do too much as at the same time.

Quality vs Quantity

If you’ve got several different projects open at one time, it’s likely that none are getting your full attention. They’re not receiving the full benefit of your intelligence, expertise, and experience. Many researchers are in fact convinced that we can only fully concentrate on one thing at a time.

The logic goes something like: think how much of your mental effort you need to complete a project. If you divide that by three the result is not that each take three times as long, or that you achieving three times the output but that the quality of your output is actually two-thirds lower. Most projects do not allow for this margin of error.

Time Pressure

The reason people are trying to do more than one thing at once is because they feel don’t have the time to do them individually. The issue is that, to get mentally ‘into’ a problem or task actually takes time. You need to understand the problem and related factors. Anyone who’s tried to complete an academic essay or critical report amongst constant distractions will readily understand. To avoid having to complete this necessary but ultimately unproductive read in time, you should attempt to complete one task, or to a point where it can progress no further and then start the next.

We need to be clear, that we don’t mean you can’t have more than one task or project active at one time, rather your mental effort is only focused on one at a time.

Not Multitasking

Another common misconception is that the perils of multitasking mean you can’t achieve more than one task at the time. You can eat breakfast and listen to the news, or talk to your kids while ironing; these tasks require considerably less mental effort. The other misconception is, mostly as a result of smartphones, is that, existing in a constant state of distraction from texts, emails, messages and so on while doing your normal job, is somehow multitasking. It is probably less productive than would otherwise be the case but it is, for the same reasons described above, dividing mental effort and causing us to repeat the mental effort required to stay focused. A far better approach is to set time aside to read emails and answer critical communications and not constantly flick attention from one to the other.

One very successful and productive way to multitask is to allow Philadelphia Limousine to transport you to your next meeting in a style that allows you to remain productive and focus 100 percent on whatever it is you need to achieve.

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The 4 Most Common Business Travel Mistakes

When you travel in areas that you’re not accustomed to, it can be easy to become overwhelmed or make mistakes. These dangers are even worse when you’re on a business trip and other people are relying on you. It’s important to know about some of the most common travel mistakes so that you can avoid them and have a successful and lucrative journey.

1. Not Notifying Your Phone Service Or Bank

Before your trip, you need to ensure that your phone service will not charge you additional fees for calling in and out from the location that you’re from. Don’t forget to check your data plan too. The last thing you want is to come back to hundreds of dollars in cell phone charges! You also need to tell your bank that you will be traveling — otherwise your bank may decline your charges.

2. Placing Valuables in a Purse or Wallet

When traveling, the last place your valuables should be is in a purse or wallet; these items are too often stolen. Instead, invest in a travel bag that clips or otherwise secures somewhere onto your body. As an example, you can wear strap-in wallets under your jacket (so that they can’t be seen or stolen).

3. Not Utilizing the Hotel Safe

Some items that you need to take with you still shouldn’t be with you all the time. One example of this is your passport — another example might be important company documents, such as a flash drive that has proposal numbers on it. Make sure that you lock away anything you can’t stand to lose.

4. Trusting Unknown Or Unregulated Transportation Providers

It’s always best to book with a reputable local company that is licensed and insured, so that you can be assured of quality. Even the most experienced individual is sometimes partially overwhelmed and unable to process all the new information. For this reason we suggest the services of a professional ground transportation company. Do not take a risk in the first half an hour of your stay. Philadelphia Limousine  offers wide selection of the newest models of luxury sedans, SUVs and mini coach bus rentals, for you to choose from. The primary goal of our Philly Limo Professionals is to provide service of premier quality from the beginning to the end of your journey.Give us a call to arrange all your travel needs, Philadelphia Limo would be delighted to provide you with the service tailored to your exact requirements.

Everyone will make a mistake or two during their business trips — the important thing is to simply try to minimize your mistakes and learn from them!