Multitasking.
It’s been defined as the ability to do two or more tasks simultaneously.
But the questions I have been pondering are ”“ How good is this for us truly? What happens to our brains when we multitask?
We pride ourselves on being able to do multiple jobs at the same time ”“ answer phones, while doing work on the computer, writing, cooking dinner, taking care of the kids, folding laundry, etc. But are we really getting things done? Are we truly giving quality time to the task at hand or to the people in front of us?
It seems the more we multitask, the more tasks we add to our plate. We begin to juggle so many responsibilities, we cannot keep up with them all. We are overwhelming ourselves.
The very thing we pride ourselves in – our ability to multitask – is doing a number on us. Multitasking is not as beneficial to us as we first think. It splinters us in such a way so each task gets a piece of us, but nothing ever gets all of us. It divides our minds. And it is addictive.
Multitasking gives us a sense of importance or of possessing above average ability, thus it’s addictive nature. We think we are capable of doing more. More than most people. More than is expected of us. And it is a lie. Totally false.
Our minds begin to lose their ability to focus on one thing or one person. The more we are attempting to focus on at the same time, the more stress we feel. Our minds are constantly in motion. We lose our ability to rest.
“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You. Because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3, NKJV).
There it is ”“ the formula for peace. Our minds fixed on one Person, in one place = peace. Perfect peace.
One Person + One Place = Peace.
This is an edited repost.
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God has led me to your blog every day this week, Joanne! This makes me smile! I really love this post! The theme of my week seems to be connecting with Jesus in the quiet places to find rest. Peace is absolutely the fruit! Love this!
Stacey, I have been blessed to connect with you as well. Our quiet times, quiet our hearts and minds in the midst of the busyness of this world. And we get to partake and enjoy the fruit of His peace, even when the world is chaotic. Always amazes me.
I just finished reviewing a book where the author talks about the importance of “uni-tasking.” He had to learn the beauty of it by becoming his wife’s caregiver. I’m thankful that God invites us to focus on Him alone and calls us to peace through His Word.
Oh Michele, I love that – “uni-tasking”. Can you share the title of this book?
I definitely try to do too much at times and need this reminder! Multitasking can feel like we’re achieving a lot but it’s not the way to peace! I love the verse from Isaiah.
It’s funny how the very word deceives us, isn’t it?