Multitasking's problem
Multitasking causes an increase in brain work. So, the brain will be overwhelmed by an increase in the cognitive load with many information streams. After the brain is overwhelmed, your attention is forced to focus on many things at once. It can also lead to inefficiency, incomplete tasks, and lower work quality. If you do multitask many times, it will increase your stress level, decrease your energy quickly, and possibly lead to burnout.
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