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The Twelve Monotasks: Do One Thing at a Time to Do Everything Better

Book by Thatcher Wine · 5 quotes · Monotasking, Monotask, Digital Age

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“For most of us, the act of walking itself is simple, but that’s precisely the challenge. Simple tasks in our multitasking world can be among the hardest to do without giving in to the temptation of doing something else at the same time.”

Attention Focus Walking Walk Multitasking Monotasking Monotask

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“One of the reasons it is especially tempting to multitask while thinking is because no one can see you thinking. You do it in your brain, and so it’s your own little secret that you are thinking while doing something else.”

Thinking Multitasking Private Thoughts

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“Now, more than ever, I believe that the antidote to our ever-expanding to-do lists, the distractions of modern life, and the fragmentation of our attention is to do one thing at a time. Once we realize that we are the ones who control our own attention, we can choose where to apply it.”

Attention Distractions Multitasking

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“Look for opportunities to multitask in a positive way, such as doing something creative alongside your kids while they do their homework — you will still be parenting, and they will see you as a good role model and creative inspiration.”

Parenting Quotes Creativity Quotes Multitasking Role Model

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“We think about going to the gym while we are at work. We think about work while exercising at the gym. We think about the errands we need to run while socializing with friends. We think about socializing with friends while running errands. There are many times where our body may be in one place, but our mind is elsewhere. These are internally driven multitasking distractions. Some are harmless, but when we choose to monotask, we can do everything better.”

Present Moment Distraction Mindfulness Quotes Mindfulness Practice Multitasking Present Moment Quotes Present Moment Awareness

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