It’s finally getting the bum rap it deserves.

Multi-tasking is mental ping-pong – quick, frantic and draining.

Focus, at any given millisecond, is concentrated upon one thing.  Multi-tasking, then, is shifting the focus from one topic to another, then back again.

Retain effective concentration by practicing focus upon one topic (yoga is very effective at teaching single-pointed concentration, by the way – which is why I’m bringing this subject up in the first place).

Accomplish the sufficient amount of focus to complete or move one topic along to a satisfactory level, then shift gears.  You’ll de-stress the brain and quiet all the ambient noise.  Speaking of: before you think of tuning into Pandora for some soothing background music might make you better able to focus, check out this blog via Mindful Magazine (mindful.org) about the nasty effects of background noise on the brain.