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In this episode, we delve into the world of distractions and procrastination, exploring how they impact tasks, especially in critical situations like planning dives or navigating wrecks. From the allure of smartphones to unexpected interruptions, distractions can lead to increased stress and errors. Multi-tasking, often seen as efficient, can actually hinder complex tasks, as seen in a diving scenario where a simple conversation led to a crucial mistake. We discuss strategies to combat distractions, like blocking out noise or setting boundaries, but acknowledge the challenge of unexpected interruptions. Drawing from experiences in teaching and diving, we highlight the importance of teamwork and clear communication in managing distractions and ensuring task completion.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/3
Links:
Dug the dog from Disney’s “Up”: https://youtu.be/Q8FWzLMobx0
A study on the effects of distraction: https://ics.uci.edu/~gmark/chi08-mark.pdf
Multi tasking: https://ics.uci.edu/~gmark/CHI2005.pdf
Tags:
English, Jenny Lord, Performance Shaping Factors, Teamwork
By Gareth Lock at The Human Diver5
1111 ratings
In this episode, we delve into the world of distractions and procrastination, exploring how they impact tasks, especially in critical situations like planning dives or navigating wrecks. From the allure of smartphones to unexpected interruptions, distractions can lead to increased stress and errors. Multi-tasking, often seen as efficient, can actually hinder complex tasks, as seen in a diving scenario where a simple conversation led to a crucial mistake. We discuss strategies to combat distractions, like blocking out noise or setting boundaries, but acknowledge the challenge of unexpected interruptions. Drawing from experiences in teaching and diving, we highlight the importance of teamwork and clear communication in managing distractions and ensuring task completion.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/3
Links:
Dug the dog from Disney’s “Up”: https://youtu.be/Q8FWzLMobx0
A study on the effects of distraction: https://ics.uci.edu/~gmark/chi08-mark.pdf
Multi tasking: https://ics.uci.edu/~gmark/CHI2005.pdf
Tags:
English, Jenny Lord, Performance Shaping Factors, Teamwork

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