How to Do 10 Things at Once

You don't need to be an octopus to do 10 things at once.

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In this hurly-burly world it often seems you need to do 10 things at once just to survive. Now you can. It is possible to multi-task in some of the most innovate ways and still get all the jobs done. Read on to find out how to do 10 things at once, just make sure you’re doing nine other things while you’re reading.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

Sharp brain
Quick reflexes
Innovation
Caffeine (optional)

Step1

Use a headset when you’re on the phone. This frees up your hands to do other things. File papers, organize a closet, wash dishes or play with your dog while the caller blathers onward.

Step2

Remember you have five senses. If you really want to go all out, try to use as many of them as possible at any given time. For instance, eat dinner as you listen to the TV news and read and respond to your e-mails.

Step3

Innovate. My treadmill sits next to a bookcase with my computer on top so I can read, type and run. The laundry gets folded as I sit down on my exercise bike to watch a movie. Pick tasks that work well together.

Step4

Use dead time. This is the time where you are stopped dead waiting for the next thing to happen. Rather than sit like a lump, use the time in the car at red lights to floss your teeth. Update your cell phone while in line at the bank. Do anything you want while on hold on the phone, after all, your headset keeps your hands free.

Tips & Warnings

Beware of burnout. Doing 10 things at once should not be something you strive for 24/7. Use this skill enough to be efficient but not enough to blow out your brain.
Certain things should not be done in the car while driving, even when sitting at a red light. These include painting your toenails, rolling cigarettes or performing any task that involves sharp objects.
Don’t let anyone know you can do all this stuff at once unless you are willing to do 10 things for them at the drop of a hat.
You’ll go insane unless you take some downtime to perhaps do something zany, like one thing at a time or, get this, absolutely nothing.