Thursday, March 10, 2011

Booking through Multi-Tasking

Do you multi-task when you read? Do other things like stirring things on the stove, brushing your teeth, watching television, knitting, walking, et cetera?

I listen to music while reading. Other than that I can't do much. Yes, while travelling by train, I can read or in waiting rooms but that isn't multi-tasking. Previously, I could watch TV along with reading but not now. 

I wish I could do so many things while reading, but I can't. What about you?
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22 comments:

  1. ZiaMarch 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I used to be able to watch TV and read but not now either. Wish I knew what happened. I would get so much more done if I could do both again heh.

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  2. DawnTreaderMarch 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I listen to audio books a lot which does allow me to sometimes do other things at the same time.
    Beyond the Lone Islands: BTT: Multi-Tasking

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  3. YvonneMarch 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I can't multi-task when I'm reading. I can watch TV and be on the computer, but when I'm reading, I need peace and quiet. My answer here is here

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  4. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRMarch 10, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I can! I read while watching tv, while out at stores....the things I do consider multi-tasking aren't that hard though.

    Here's my BTT!

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  5. PaulaMarch 10, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I can read everywhere and can be noisy. My daughters do not let it be otherwise.
    Sorry for my English :)
    Have a nice day.

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  6. CareMarch 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Topics like this always remind me that I should take more advantage of listening to audio books but I never seem to get it arranged. Thanks for encouragement comment on my blog and Happy Thursday-Take-Stock Day (just made that up.) (See how hard this break will be for me?!) :)

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  7. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Yeah, I agree with you - mostly just music and not much distractions while reading nowadays

    Here's my Multi-Tasking (Booking Through Thursday) post!

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  8. Gigi AnnMarch 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I like peace and quiet when I read.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I prefer to just be able to listen to music while reading, but things seem to get in the way and I end up multitasking while reading.

    Here's my BTT Post

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 10, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Yes, I used to be better at reading while watching TV...now, my focus needs to be on the reading.

    Here's MY BTT POST

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  11. MerviMarch 10, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I'm the same way. I can do small, mindless tasks while listening an audio book but not while reading.

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  12. UnknownMarch 10, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I can't listen to music or have the tv in the background. Really bothers me.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Mostly, I like a quiet place to read.

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  14. SallyMarch 11, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I usually listen to music while reading too. But I have to have it on quite softly.
    Sally.

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  15. adrianaMarch 11, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    New follower here....

    At first I didn't think that I multi-tasked when I read, but then when I really thought about it I guess I do. I eat and read. I also mute the commercials and read while watching TV. I drive to work and listen to a book too. So yes, I definitely multi-task and read.

    http://www.nostalgiclibrarian.blogspot.com

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  16. CMashMarch 11, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    I have trouble reading with music on because if a song starts playing that I like it breaks my concentration.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    I multitask. It feels like a waste of time not to read while brushing my teeth: http://mostraum.wordpress.com/2011/03/10/booking-through-thursday-multitasking/

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  18. jlshallMarch 11, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I can multi-task when I have to, but I really prefer to do one thing at a time. Especially reading.

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  19. WaltMarch 11, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    I'm very thankful that I'm able to listen to audiobooks at work. Totally didn't think of audiobooks in my post--as with those, I *do* find myself doing other multi-tasking (mainly painting, or at work...work).

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  20. LindsayMarch 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Thanks for my blog earlier today! I'm still relatively new, but am excited to get the ball rolling and meet new folks!

    Music is about the only thing I don't find super distracting while reading, but it has to be at a very low volume. It can be pretty much any type of music, so long as it's not too loud.

    Thanks again for commenting! I'm following you now, as well =)

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  21. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I can listen to music if it's down really low or coming from another room.

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  22. HalieMarch 11, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Sometimes we get too occupied with what we're reading.

    Thanks for dropping by my blog.

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