Focus on One Thing at a Time

How many times have you been watching TV, checking email, and talking on the phone at the same time? A lot of people do things like this all the time. Here's the important question though. What do you remember from the TV show, phone conversation, and email? My guess is it isn't too much. That's ok. multitasking might not be for you. If that's the  case just focus on one thing at a time.

Studied have shown that women have an advantage over men at multitasking. They are just genetically better suited to do it. This may come from humans early evolution when men were hunters, while women were gatherers and caretakers of children. Men would work together to hunt one large animal at a time. While women would gather plants to eat and sort them, all while they were caring for children. Because of this, men have evolved to have laser focus, while it's easier for women to do multiple things at the same time.

Here are some tips to help you focus on one thing at a time.

1. If you're having trouble concentrating, work in a quiet place.
2. Use a to do list for your day.
3. Use a planner and plan your day. Make time for all your meetings plus tasks you need to do that day.
4. Stick to your schedule.