That's background tasking (tying shoes, laundry, cooking,etc).... those background tasks are done subconsciously without needing your attention. My argument still stands. I make a distinction between "multi-tasking" and "background" tasking. I define multitasking by trying to do more than one important thing that require your attention at the same time I define background tasking as doing things which don't require you attention. There is no exceptional talent in doing background tasking, since they just require habitual skills that you already have. Most people who brag about being "Multi-taskers" actually don't even refer to those "background" tasks, but rather try to brag about doing multiple important tasks that need their attention. And I say, it's a myth. They can never multi-task while giving full attention and delivering high quality.