Comments on: Dumb Things We Do (& Tricks to Keep Errors at Bay)

By: Thebluestbutterfly

Thebluestbutterfly — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:28:50 +0000

I have been reading through this same article off-and-on since yesterday evening. I think there is a lot that I can learn about myself if I think about the points raised. At my workplace, I am definitely expected to multi-task (and would not have job stability if I didn’t).

By: Felicia

Felicia — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:59:41 +0000

You know men can’t multitask so maybe this article is not all that great. I do agree with slowing down, that does help the error rate, but also, writing down what needs to be done helps keep you on track. I do find myself forgetting a project when I start working on something else, but when I write things down and go back to check things off it quickly reminds me. I guess now the process will be did you remember where you put your list.

By: Screwed Up Texan

Screwed Up Texan — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:14:59 +0000

I am the queen of forgetfulness. I am the mother of three small boys, an avid blogger, a wife, the leader for my neighborhood organization, and a member of my community’s crime watch board. It is neccesary for me to multitask. What I have found works for me is placing a small notepad and pen in my purse or pocket. On the notepad I write every morning what I need to accomplish for the day. If I dont get everything done, then those unfinished items go on my list for the next day. If I didnt keep this notepad handy, I would forget more than I like.

By: Renae

Renae — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:10:09 +0000

Oh, now I know why I can’t remember anything.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:47:32 +0000

That was a really good article. I love Reader’s Digest, it is good every single month. I love Ladskas I completely agree with slowing down. It’s something I’m learning to do over time.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 13 May 2009 07:25:08 +0000

I’ve learned to use a timer if I have to step away from things for a time that I need to remember by a certain point. It helps me to keep laundry going and to get leftover food in the fridge. That way I don’t have to remember them until it’s time to do something about them.