In this age of digital multimedia, hi-tech gadgetry and a constant yearning for “more, more, more,” it’s no wonder we’re constantly pushed (not only by others, but by ourselves) to do as many things at once as humanly possible. I mean, the more tasks thrown at us that we can juggle, the smarter and more capable we are, right?
Turns out, no.
Stanford researchers have found that heavy multitasking can actually be detrimental to our brains - lowering our attention spans and decreasing our memories.
So the next time you’re in a job interview and you’re asked if you can multitask, tell them yes - but in order to do them well well, you prefer to take care of them individually.
