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Oh how I fool myself like this all day long. In reality this is what happens. 1. start something that makes you wait for 60 seconds 2. Do something else in the
by louwrentius 12y ago
Oh how I fool myself like this all day long. In reality this is what happens.
1. start something that makes you wait for 60 seconds
2. Do something else in the mean time.
3. Be distracted by that 'something else'
4. Continue with the original task after 10 minutes, having to read into what you were doing again.
However, staring at a wall for 60 seconds is also not something that will retain your focus. The only way is to find ways to speed up the tasks, so you can stay in your 'zone' or 'flow' and don't have to switch tasks.
Sometimes it's better to just count to 20 and wait and continue instead of letting yourself get distracted with other tasks.
And in a more broader sense, if it makes you feel good - working like this - fine. It may make you just a more efficient worker, earning your due. It may also result in people just piling more work on your shoulders in exchange (as seen from the perspective of a salary man).