I used to love multi-tasking because it felt like I was getting so much done. That is because I falsely believed that activity equals productivity. I now totally reject that idea, unless I am working on the most administrative tasks of the day. Anything else demands blocked time for deep and sustained work. This Michael Hyatt post is great:
“It’s hard to maintain your focus in an office. With so many meetings to attend, drop-ins by coworkers, calls, emails, and countless other interruptions, it can seem like a miracle that anything ever gets done. But do you know who the biggest culprit often is when it comes to sabotaging your productivity with distractions? Look in the mirror.”