Multitasking makes you think you're getting more done. You're actually doing less and feeling stressed. You probably noticed that you get less done and more stressed.
Multitasking is a waste of time. It's mentally exhausting. We're overwhelmed with notifications, and our attention spans are limited. Stress and burnout make us less productive.
Many professionals are moving from multitasking to single-tasking. This should help reduce stress and burnout.
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