multitask
Handle simultaneous duties
To multitask is to handle multiple tasks simultaneously or in rapid alternation.
Computers multitask by running several programs at once.
People multitask by juggling activities—answering emails while on a conference call, cooking dinner while helping with homework.
Research suggests human multitasking often reduces efficiency: I can't multitask like I used to.
Happening at same time
- switchingChanging from one to another
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
- interleaveInsert alternately between others
- alternationSequential interchange of elements
cycling · rotating · parallel · concurrent · toggle · managing · shifting · coordinating
Rank by importance
- workflowSequential task progression
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
streamline · organize · systematic · methodical · productivity · focus · adaptability · coordination
Chronic occupational depletion
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
strain · anxiety · distraction · scattered · fragmented · overwork · pressure · saturation
simultaneous
Happening at same time
- switchingChanging from one to another
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
- interleaveInsert alternately between others
alternation · cycling · rotating · parallel · concurrent · toggle · managing · shifting · coordinating · sequencing
prioritize
Rank by importance
- workflowSequential task progression
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- schedulingAssigning times to events
optimization · streamline · organize · systematic · methodical · productivity · focus · adaptability · coordination · agile
burnout
Chronic occupational depletion
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
fatigue · strain · anxiety · distraction · scattered · fragmented · overwork · pressure · saturation · inefficiency
hectic
Intensely busy, almost overwhelming
deadline · workload · time-sensitive · occupied · engaged · active · demanding · nonstop · whirlwind · chaotic
- workplacehours, cubicle, desk job, holiday party, desk
- Work JargonASAP, FYI, EOD, synergy, deliverable
- efficiencyoptimization, efficient, streamlining, effective, optimize
- leadership verbslead, command, direct, manage, supervise
- schedulingappointments, appointment, calendar, booking, bookings
- work verbswork, hire, fire, quit, resign
multitaskfocus
Concentrated attention point
concentrate · monotask · centre · zero in · hone in
multitasksingle-tasking
Focusing on one activity
batch process · compartmentalize · deep work · flow state · sustained attention
- multitasking toolsImplements with multiple capabilities
- media multitaskingConsuming multiple channels simultaneously
multitasking, multitasked, multitasks, multitasker, multitaskers