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  1. Multitasking, Productivity, and Brain Health - Verywell Mind

    Feb 4, 2025 · Multitasking involves working on two or more tasks simultaneously, switching back and forth from one thing to another, or performing a number of tasks in rapid succession.

  2. Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work - Cleveland Clinic Health …

    Mar 10, 2021 · Studies show that when our brain is constantly switching gears to bounce back and forth between tasks – especially when those tasks are complex and require our active …

  3. Multitasking and How It Affects Your Brain Health

    Jan 26, 2023 · Multitasking, or trying to perform two or more activities at the same time, is taxing on the brain and affects the brain in many ways, but there are ways to reduce your multitasking.

  4. Human multitasking - Wikipedia

    Human multitasking is the concept that one can split their attention on more than one task or activity at the same time, such as speaking on the phone while driving a car.

  5. Multitasking: Switching costs

    Doing more than one task at a time, especially more than one complex task, takes a toll on productivity. Although that shouldn't surprise anyone who has talked on the phone while …

  6. The Myth of Multitasking - Psychology Today

    Feb 27, 2022 · Multitasking is defined as the act of completing more than one task at the same time—such as studying for an exam while cooking dinner, or sending emails while watching …

  7. The Myth of Multitasking: Why it Fails and What to Do Instead

    Feb 7, 2025 · In this blog, we’ll break down why multitasking doesn’t work, explore its negative effects, and offer practical strategies for boosting productivity without the mental overload.

  8. Cognition and Multitasking: The Science Behind the Struggle

    Apr 24, 2025 · This article explores the neuroscience behind multitasking, revealing its cognitive limitations and offering science-backed strategies to improve focus and productivity.

  9. 20 Pros and Cons of Multitasking: Stressful or Productive?

    Nov 21, 2023 · Explore the advantages and disadvantages of multitasking, and how it affects and improves your productivity and work performance.

  10. Multitasking: Definition, Examples, & Research - The Berkeley …

    What is multitasking, and can research tell us whether it’s good or bad? Read on to find out everything you need to know about multitasking.