Neuroscientists Explain Why Multitasking is Harmful for Your Brain

Struggling with multitasking? You’re not alone. Psychologists have been studying task switching for years to understand why it’s so challenging.

In an ideal world, focus on one task at a time. But in reality, we often need to juggle multiple tasks, especially when working from home.

Research shows that switching between tasks leads to slower performance and more errors compared to focusing on one task at a time. Taking breaks between tasks can help, but there is still interference between them.

This interference, known as “Caution Residues,” makes it hard to fully let go of a task before moving on. Memory and emotional factors also play a role in task switching difficulties.

This article addresses the question of why switching tasks is so challenging.

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