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Multitasking can decrease productivity and focus from "summary" of Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee

When we try to juggle multiple tasks at once, we often believe that we are being efficient and getting more done. However, the reality is quite the opposite. Our brains are not designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. When we multitask, we are actually switching back and forth between tasks rapidly, which can decrease our productivity and focus. Studies have shown that multitasking can reduce our efficiency by as much as 40%. This is because every time we switch tasks, our brains need time to refocus and readjust, which takes up valuable time and mental energy. As a result, we end up taking longer to complete each task and making more mistakes along the way...
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