You’ve probably heard that it’s bad to multitask, but the reality is that we all sometimes need to engage in this pesky habit. Fortunately, there are a few strategies you can use to make the most of your multitasking if it’s inevitable. Group together similar tasks Different … [Read more...] about If you have to multitask, use these 3 strategies
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Use these strategies to help you become a better multitasker
Did you know that multitasking in the workplace results in $450 billion in lost productivity time each year? Research has shown that focusing on one task at a time is better for efficiency, but multitasking is sometimes unavoidable. If you’re running behind and have to combine … [Read more...] about Use these strategies to help you become a better multitasker
Charles Darwin can teach us a thing or two about boosting creativity
Multitasking often gets a bad rap—and with good reason. Switching quickly between tasks only drains us of energy while making it nearly impossible to get anything useful done. That, however, doesn’t mean you can’t multitask over the long term. Just ask Charles Darwin, who spent … [Read more...] about Charles Darwin can teach us a thing or two about boosting creativity
How to multitask without breaking your brain
We live in the golden era of multitasking. Technology has made it possible to send emails on a walk, text your significant other at work, and play Civilization in class. … [Read more...] about How to multitask without breaking your brain