Multitasking might seem like a productivity hack, but in reality, it's doing more harm than good.
This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has tried to write an email mid- meeting. However, the full impact of multitasking might come as a shock.
Research shows that constantly switching between tasks increases stress, drains mental energy, and worsens symptoms of depression (1).
If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or burnout, your multitasking habits could be to blame.