The document discusses the pitfalls of multitasking and taking on too many tasks. It notes that having too many tasks on one's workload can cause a loss of focus, create a form of procrastination, and result in lower quality work. It also cautions about distractions from technology if tools are not used properly, and advises considering the importance, costs and risks of new tasks. The document concludes by identifying potential time wasters like agreeing to every request and losing priorities, and notes that working under pressure does not actually increase productivity but can decrease quality and lead to addiction to adrenaline.

1. How Many Tasks Is
Too Many
Time Traps
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2. MULTITASKING
• Work load too much for the brain to
function
• Loss of focus
• Creates form of procrastination
• Work becomes less quality more
quantity

3. Loss of
focus,
because of
too many
tasks
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4. Consider these
questions when
accepting a new
task
• How important is the task?
• Are there different tasks involved
within the task?
• What are the costs, risks, and
opportunities?
• What kind of result will become of the
task?

5. Too Much
Technology
Tools help if we are to use them
properly
Technology distracts more than
helps
If you do not know how to use it,
you can get lost in the Web.
Offers calendars, schedule
keepers, and meet ups.

6. Do We Work Better
Under Pressure?
• We do not work better under pressure just
faster
• Poor work quality
• Addiction to Adrenaline develops
• Cannot work unless under pressure

7. Time Wasters
• Saying yes to every little task asked to
complete
• Losing priorities
• Development of Co-dependency
• Victimize yourself

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9. References
Nickerson, A. M. (2009). The Time Trap. New York: Amacom.