Surprise! There’s a Right Way to Multitask
Here’s how to get more out of your day without overtaxing your brain.
Everyone knows that multitasking destroys productivity, right? Haven’t we all seen studies and read articles telling us that it’s impossible to do two things at once?
In some ways, that’s true. The evidence is pretty clear that humans are awful at performing two complex tasks simultaneously.
Generally speaking, we commit more errors when juggling many tasks at the same time, and we also take longer — sometimes double the time — to complete the tasks. Scientists believe this wasted and decreased proficiency occurs because the brain has to work hard to refocus attention.
However, bundling certain tasks is a great way to squeeze more from your day with little effort. You just need to figure out which ones to bundle.
Lucky for you, I developed a method that helps you do just that.
I call it “multichannel multitasking.”
Understand Your Brain’s Multitasking Limits
Before we can dive into what tasks can be done simultaneously, there are a few key things to know about the human brain.
- The brain has a limit on its processing horsepower…
