Multitasking Robbed Me Of Being Present

I was robbing myself by multitasking.

I thought by multitasking, I was getting more done. I could check off the boxes and move on to ... more multitasking. Every task was stressful.

I was robbing myself of enjoying the process of completing any task.

Now I’m consciously trying to be present in what I choose to do at a given moment—no more multitasking.

I've discovered focus and less stress.

The focus required to be present slows down time. It allows me to enjoy the process of a task.

With more focus and less stress, I identified several factors of being present.

Gratitude for being present and my ability to pursue a task

Being mindful of the task.

Good physical and mental health.

Knowing that my actions have a purpose.

Enjoying the process.

Accomplishing a task.

Knowing I put forth my best effort.

Some factors exist in isolation. Some are dependent on others. I control the factors that help me be present in my actions.

My decision to stop multitasking helped me identify these factors.

What factors help you be present?