Way To The Top

Many of us face problems at work as we often fail to meet the deadlines or panic when we have too much work on our hand. Yet there are those who seem to be handling every task efficiently and never fail to meet a deadline. We often feel envious of such individuals and wonder why these people are always ahead of us and are able to complete their tasks with such efficiency and enthusiasm.

Ever wonder what their secret is? The answer is simple: multitasking. In very simple words, multitasking is handling multiple tasks at the same time without compromising on a single task. Multitasking is not as difficult or complex as it sounds and one can learn to multi task by following few basic steps.

• Organize
• Prioritize
• Start with simple tasks
• Finishing pending jobs
• Delegate tasks
• Handle tasks without delay
• Take a break
• Split tasks into smaller jobs

While there are many benefits of multitasking, some people argue that there are also negative aspects to multitasking. It is true that multitasking can be detrimental in some aspects, which is why it is important to know when and how to multitask. Some of the common drawbacks of  multitasking include.

• Stress
• Lack of Work-Home Balance

But multitasking is work technique that helps you in performing better with effective time management. Once you learn how to multi task effectively, you can progress in your career by getting the maximum output from your time and effort. Make sure that you do not over do it, as excess of everything is bad.