22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2023
Multitasking for Mortals - How to Stop Multitasking and Start Getting Things Done
Humans were never meant to multitask - fact is, the human brain is not even capable of true multitasking.
Despite this we keep trying to achieve more in less time, and in the end we achieve less and suffer from more stress.
There are ways to stop trying to multitask and instead embrace structure and methods for actually getting things done. Let me show you.
The Hydra has five heads. You don't.
Stop expecting yourself to multitask like a five-headed monster!
We often find ourselves in multiple projects and challenges and try to work on everything at once. Unfortunately that will not lead to the results you hope to achieve - simply because the human brain is incapable of true multitasking.
What can be done? Either you scale down, scale out or burn out.
By embracing better structure and learning to do mindful, conscious context switching, not only will you be able to do more with maintained or improved focus - you will also be able to do so in multiple areas simultaneously. This is "multitasking" in a way that actually works for the mortal brain.
An ounce of planning is worth a pound of result. Good planning will decrease stress and increase your chances of achieving your goal. I'll show you how.
Stop expecting yourself to multitask like a five-headed monster!
We often find ourselves in multiple projects and challenges and try to work on everything at once. Unfortunately that will not lead to the results you hope to achieve - simply because the human brain is incapable of true multitasking.
What can be done? Either you scale down, scale out or burn out.
By embracing better structure and learning to do mindful, conscious context switching, not only will you be able to do more with maintained or improved focus - you will also be able to do so in multiple areas simultaneously. This is "multitasking" in a way that actually works for the mortal brain.
An ounce of planning is worth a pound of result. Good planning will decrease stress and increase your chances of achieving your goal. I'll show you how.
Speakers
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Multitasking for Mortals - How to Stop Multitasking and Start Getting Things Done
Humans were never meant to multitask - fact is, the human brain is not even capable of true multitasking.
Despite this we keep trying to achieve more in less time, and in the end we achieve less and suffer from more stress.
There are ways to stop trying to multitask and instead embrace structure and methods for actually getting things done. Let me show you.
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