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Avoid multitasking to increase productivity from "summary" of The New Corner Office by Laura Vanderkam
When you’re juggling multiple tasks at once, you may feel like you’re being productive. However, in reality, multitasking can actually hinder your ability to get things done efficiently. Studies have shown that when people try to do multiple things at once, their performance on each task suffers. This is because our brains are not designed to focus on more than one task simultaneously. Instead of trying to do it all at once, it’s more effective to focus on one task at a time. By giving your full attention to a single task, you can complete it more quickly and to a higher standard. This is because when you concentrate on one thing, you can delve deeper into it, leading to better results. When you switch back and forth between tasks, your brain has to spend time refocusing each time. This switching time adds up and can significantly decrease your overall productivity. By avoiding multitasking and focusing on one task at a time, you can eliminate this wasted time and work more efficiently. In addition to increasing your productivity, focusing on one task at a time can also improve the quality of your work. When you give your full attention to a task, you are more likely to catch mistakes and produce higher-quality results. This can save you time in the long run, as you won’t have to go back and fix errors later on.- By avoiding multitasking and concentrating on one task at a time, you can increase your productivity and produce better work. While it may seem counterintuitive, focusing on one thing at a time is actually the most effective way to get things done.
