Multitasking has serious drawbacks, eroding the quality of work over time. Photo: iStock Multitasking has serious drawbacks, eroding the quality of work over time. Photo: iStock Multitasking has ...

In today’s fast-paced world, multitasking is often seen as a necessary skill. Students are expected to juggle multiple tasks at once. From taking notes while listening to lectures to checking phones ...

You’ve probably already heard that multitasking is inefficient and doesn’t actually save us any time. But, you probably also think that you’re different and have a higher capacity to multitask than ...

Sticking to one task at a time is an increasing rarity, as things such as checking social media while watching TV, or online shopping while on the phone become the norm. But if you have ever talked to ...

Study lead author Shira Offer, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Bar-Ilan University in Israel, said: 'Gender differences in multitasking are not only a matter ...

Multi-tasking has a bad name – with good reason. But it can work nicely sometimes. Multi-tasking is a bad idea. It is taxing on your brain and not as effective as it might seem. But fortunately, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Multitasking at work can feel like a high-wire act as you constantly switch between screens, juggle multiple devices, and manage an endless ...

I used to be a big believer in distracting myself while I was working out, especially when doing cardio, which can last a long time and feel tedious. Even though I've recommended such an approach a ...