Chapter 10

The art of juggling

Life is messy and complicated. It’s not just at work where we want to feel more in control, fulfilled and productive, but in all aspects of our lives – our family life, home, personal goals, community projects, voluntary work, hobbies, social life. Different roles, multiple projects and competing priorities in our work and personal life rarely form an orderly queue and wait for our attention (as much as we would like them to).

Do you multitask or compartmentalise? Do you do it all yourself or do you ask for help? Juggling is something we all have to do, so let’s explore what it takes for you to juggle all that’s important to you.

Multitasking: magic or myth?

Multitasking. Some people love it, others hate it. Some ...

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