We have busy lives. Our lives are full of to-do lists that bug us until they can be completed. That is where multi-tasking comes into play. If someone has honed their skill to multi-task, their to-do list gets smaller at a steady rate. One of the best times that I have found to multi-task is when I am on hold. Believe me, you can get lots of things done. But one thing that I have noticed is that these companies that put their callers on hold all the time have been multi-tasking too. Remember the days when you would be on hold and you would have to sit in complete silence. Now, many companies have a custom hold message, some creative, some not so creative. But at least it makes it a little more interesting.

If you have problems with multi-tasking, find someone you know that has that strength and ask for some advice. Multi-tasking became an art-form for me while I was in college. I tried to perfect my multi-tasking skill because if I didn’t, I wouldn’t have been able to get everything done I needed to. Every semester I would take a minimum of 15 credits, work 20 hours a week, be involved in my church community, and try to have a social life. In college, there is a lot that I had to read. After I would get to my class, I would take out my book and read my homework while I waited for the class to get started. I did this for every class, every day. I could average about 15-30 extra pages a day just by reading it a little bit before each class. Once you get into the groove of multi-tasking, it becomes simpler. Give it a try. Any feedback? What ways do you like to multi-task?