do not mutlitask

Work on being present When we’re present (i.e., all in one place, focused on the current moment, in the current space, with the person who is actually in front of us…) we’re able to really give our attention to one thing. And when we do that, we’re way more productive! The holidays are a great time to practice being present. While we have a little bit of time off and may be able to grab bigger chunks of downtime, we are pulled in many different directions. The demands of family, the demands of the business at year end, and the expectations to give employees TLC, are like a perfect storm over the holidays, right? The temptation to multitask seems like it is never bigger. And that is why it is a great time to ignore those temptations and be present where you are. If you are spending time with your family, be with your family. If you need to put in some hours on a specific project, do just that. Attend to that project and nothing else; in any case, what happens during the time you are present will be more meaningful, have greater impact, and STICK better than what you do when you are juggling 2, 3, 4 or 5 things.