The Hidden Costs of Multitasking

Multitasking, once hailed as a magic bullet for increasing productivity and maximizing time in a busy schedule, is now seen as a productivity killer. (You may be shocked by the percentage to which it decreases your ability to get things done well.) But there are some even greater costs to multitasking, research suggests. Here's what you need to know.

The Hidden Costs of Multitasking Multitasking, once hailed as a magic bullet for increasing productivity and maximizing time in a busy schedule, is now seen as a productivity killer. But there are some even greater costs to multitasking, research suggests. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Single-Tasking for Stress Management  MORE 4 Effective Ways to Clear Your Mind  MORE How Does Attention Work Best?  MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.