One more argument against multitasking

by Johnny | Apr 7, 2011 | Lifehacks, Management, Thoughts

We may think we multitask, but in reality we switch-task, and it’s not doing us any good, according to an article at HBR.

• The author of the article stopped multitasking, and discovered six things:
• First, it was delightful.
• Second, he made significant progress on challenging projects.
• Third, his stress dropped dramatically.
• Fourth, he lost all patience for things he felt were not a good use of his time.
• Fifth, he had tremendous patience for things he felt were useful and enjoyable.
• Sixth, there was no downside.

Frustrated office work at his desk — Image by © Blue Jean Images/Corbis