In John’s book he highlights the fact that a brain is a sequential processor, that is, it processes everything in one sequence. Each sequence can become part of the knowledge tree in the brain. For instance, we may think we are multi tasking when we are talking on the phone and folding clothes as well as running to stir the pasta. In fact, with repetition this becomes a stored sequential task. But in the beginning we are in fact task switching! Basically we suffer from interrupting the tasks we want to complete with other tasks we want to complete and this leads to a lot of “task switching”. The internet, because of it’s ability to provide instantaneous reponse to information seeking, tends to be one of the major interrupters!

Like any habit it first takes some “enlightenment” on behalf of the individual. i.e. This is in fact what they want to do! Once this is realised, it is like any other habit forming routine. I set finalisation of this task as a priority and I will be a dog with a bone until it is done. Once achieved I will celebrate this success and move on to the next task. I will do this for 30 days and then reflect on my wants and needs with regards to my habit.

Hope this helps!