For me, every day is a buffet.
When eating a meal with various foods, I tend to eat in a circle, tasting a little of each. Usually without realizing, I leave an equal amount of each food until the end.At work, I switch tasks often and quickly. I might work on a press release for 20 minutes, then order fiction for half an hour, then answer several emails about varying topics. I might then call a new volunteer to set up an interview, and then work a shift at the information desk for a few hours, doing a number of different things while I'm there helping people with questions about finding books or movies, using the computers, downloading ebooks, printing and copying.
I've read that multitasking decreases productivity, but it's unavoidable in my life. I still manage to dive into some tasks for longer stretches, and pleasure reading can completely absorb my attention for hours when I make the time. Lately I am able to spend more time than planned working outside, trimming trees and shrubs, weeding and tidying up our landscaping. Maybe physical tasks are easier to get lost in, when the whole body is involved. When only the mind and hands are busy, distractions are easier to find.
All my life with you I've been amazed at your sensible eating habits. You quit when full, never binge, eat more veggies and fruits than anyone in the family and are a mean cook, too!
Posted by: Mom | 2012.06.16 at 02:49 PM