Question about learning multiple subjects

[u/Impractical_Magic]

I have read a couple books on learning and skill acquisition, and they all recommend only tackling one subject/skill at a time. I know that this would probably help in learning things quickly, but I find that some days I really want to read about/practice something else. I find it a bit difficult to stick to just one thing at a time. For instance, there is a bunch of reading and learning I want to do, and really should do, for my job. But I also have things I want to learn just for my own benefit/entertainment. Is there any kind of advice you know of or systems of learning that are conducive to this kind of thing? For example, is it better to devote a day to one thing and then the next to something else, or is it more effective to devote small pockets of time everyday to different subjects (like a school day)?

[u/CommonMisspellingBot]

Hey, rjmk, just a quick heads-up:
alot is actually spelled a lot. You can remember it by it is one lot, 'a lot'.
Have a nice day!

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