Why Multitasking is a Poor Approach to Productivity

Have you ever had a great idea pop into your head right before you got distracted by something? Did you find it difficult to recall your idea once you were able to shift your focus back again? This is actually quite common, and whether you’re aware of it or not, it’s one of the many consequences and frustrations of multitasking. And unfortunately, the disadvantages of multitasking go much deeper than the frustration of losing an occasional good idea. Multitasking is a source of stress As a reader of Advanced Life Skills, you probably already know that humans are inherently bad at multitasking and that it’s a poor strategy for productivity. What you might…
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