Give yourself time to do your best, uninterrupted. For more information on Multitasking Madness, see Context Magazine . Spend time away from technology. It helps maintain your sanity and perspective. It is harder than ever to stay healthy, calm and sane in our rapidly changing technological world.
Technology invades our personal space needs with intrusive sights and sounds.
Hear that fax machine or your e-mail beep and your focus is interrupted. Seeing your computer or phone reminds you of tasks unfinished. All these technologies carry with them strong urges to perform. You can counteract their omnipresent power by taking time away from them. This doesn't mean that you have to vacation in the woods with only a propane stove for company.