Multitasking is a Misconception

The idea of multitasking as a productivity booster is indeed a misconception. In reality, multitasking can often lead to decreased efficiency and quality of work.

Multitasking has been falsely glorified as a productivity strategy, but the truth is, it often hinders rather than enhances our performance. Studies have shown that our brains are not designed to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously. When we switch between tasks, there is a cognitive cost as our attention needs to readjust, re...