bugs Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I used to be able to think "in parallel" (multi-task) but now I find that difficult and need to think "in series"! Is it age? Of course, I do think my husband is becoming more like me... he is actually talking about his feelings (without me dragging it out of him) :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I used to be able to think "in parallel" (multi-task) but now I find that difficult and need to think "in series"! Do you mean you now work through one thing to its completion before moving on to the next? Maybe your ability to focus is improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Actually, no. I can only concentrate on one task (like fixing a computer) and not two (add kids talking to me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I have always been better at working "in series" than "in parallel" (I know women are supposed to be great multi-taskers, but I have always been more "masculine" in my approach to work ;)). Dh, on the other hand, says multi-tasking is the way of the future and I have to work harder to do so. :glare: However, I don't really view what he does as "multi-tasking", but more like jumping willy nilly from one task to another, never thoroughly addressing or completing any of them :tongue_smilie:. I have even come to call him "ping-pong head", because that is what his thought seem to be doing all the time :lol:. Age, personality, circumstance, nature vs. nurture...I don't know. Just do the best you can with what you've got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I recently decided that multi-tasking is too stressful for me, so I stopped doing it whenever possible. Maybe that is a function of my advanced age. I got tired of life in a hamster wheel. My mantra whenever I start to backslide is "one thing at a time". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.