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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. Multicosts of Multitasking - PMC

    What happens to your brain when you multitask? Does your brain slow down? Do you feel increased levels of stress? Why are some people better at it than others? Our authors supply …

  3. 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 …

  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. How Multitasking Affects the Brain - sciencenewstoday.org

    Aug 8, 2025 · Multitasking doesn’t only affect raw cognition—it also influences emotional states and psychological wellbeing. The constant switching between tasks can increase stress …

  6. Multitasking and How It Affects Your Brain Health

    Jan 26, 2023 · Multitasking essentially means that you are trying to perform two or more tasks at the same time. Many people mistakenly believe that multitasking reflects a high level of …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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.

  9. Multitasking Is Many Skills, Not One - Neuroscience News

    Jun 5, 2025 · A new study reveals that multitasking isn’t a single, universal skill, but a combination of broad cognitive abilities and task-specific skills.

  10. Multitasking Doesn’t Work—Here’s What Does [2025] • Asana

    May 7, 2025 · What is multitasking? Multitasking is handling multiple tasks at once or switching tasks rapidly. While it may feel efficient, multitasking is a myth: your brain regions responsible …