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The dangers of context switching
Context switching is essentially bad for us: every time we switch between doing our work and checking our phones for example, we experience a “transaction cost” that drains our energy and slows us down.
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Multitasking vs monotasking
Multitasking fractures your attention between multiple tasks at the same time; monotasking fully focuses on one task.
- Multitasking is less about being able to work on more tasks at the same time, and more about hoe we switch between different tasks while not giving o...
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Our brains are not wired for multitasking
When we multitask, we’re putting tremendous stress on our brains as we flit backward and forwards between different tasks.
Multitasking is a brain drain that exhausts the mind, zaps cognitive resources and, if left unchecked, condemns us to early mental decline and decreased sharpness.
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How to start monotasking
- Commit to the Pomodoro Technique: this method breaks down tasks into short chunks of time, with a brief break in between each.
- Save things for later: when you come across articles and videos throughout your day that force you to make a decision, do...
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Avoid context-switching
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