Article By – Manish Behl and Published by The Free Press Journal
Do you Multitask or Monotask?
Have you ever started your day with a to-do list so long it felt heroic just to glance at it?
Most of my mornings used to feel like chaos. Laptop pinging, phone buzzing, schedules overlapping, to-do list shouting at me… it was like every task wanted my attention at the same time and losing myself in the process.
One morning, I was preparing slides for a workshop while replying to WhatsApp and drafting a post. In the middle of it all, I forgot to send a key detail to a client. It was a small thing, but it cost me peace of mind and left me frustrated.
That’s when I sat alone and realised something was wrong. The way I was working wasn’t sustainable. I felt drained, scattered, and disconnected. And that’s when it struck me: mindfulness could heal this. So I started practicing Mindfulness, slowing down, focusing, and giving my full attention to just one thing.
Now I monotask. Two priorities a day. Phone on silent. Short mindful breaks in between.
Here are a few tips to start monotasking:
1️⃣ Pick 1-2 key prioritieseach day, let the rest wait.
2️⃣ Switch off distractions put your phone away while you work.
3️⃣ Use a timer (Pomodoro style)25 mins of focus + 5 min break.
4️⃣ Create a calm spaceeven a small corner without noise helps.
5️⃣ End one task fully before starting the next. No half-finished chaos.
The change? ☕ My mornings feel calmer. 🧘 I’m more present and aware. ⚡ And I finish work with energy instead of exhaustion.
Monotasking isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing things mindfully and fully.
👉Try it tomorrow. Do one thing with presence and see how different your day feels.
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Manish Behl
Manish Behl
Global Mindfulness Expert | Founder – Mindfulness India Summit & Mindful Science Centre. Manish Behl is a globally respected expert in Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership, known for helping individuals and organisations thrive through science-backed practices.
Founder of Mindfulness India Summit and Mindful Science Centre, he brings over 25 years of CEO-level experience and is an ICF PCC coach. His work equips leaders with tools to reduce stress, enhance focus, and lead with clarity and purpose.
A TEDx speaker and neuroscience advocate, Manish inspires transformation through practical insights that boost performance, resilience, and wellbeing.
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