The concept of deep work aligns with mindfulness and being present in the moment as both require undivided attention and focus on a single task. Multitasking, which is the opposite of deep work, dilutes attention and makes it difficult to be fully present. Therefore, deep work and mindfulness both require a person to be fully engaged in a single task, avoiding distractions and interruptions.
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This book divides work into two categories: 'Deep Work' and 'Shallow Work.' Shallow work is meetings, emails, phone calls, and the all those other dai...
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Long thought to be a desired trait for any successful person, multitasking has now been shown to be ineffective and a hindrance to deep work. Recent research shows that multitasking is nothing more than single-tasking performed by switching from one task to another rapidly. This switching makes real focus almost impossible because attention is divided and diluted. When someone switches their attention to checking email or a quick news update, it can take 10-20 minutes to get the mind to re-focus. This lapse in focus makes it difficult to give deep work the attention it needs.
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