Multitasking to a Fault
In a recent study the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that multitasking can do more harm than good. In addition to reducing efficiency levels they say that the practice can also have lasting neurological, physical and social effects.
In a related study a psychologist noted that performing simultaneous tasks distracts us and prevents the section of the brain that stores and recalls information from being activated. Thus our retention is impaired.
Multitasking has become the norm. However, by running our busy lives on autopilot we miss out on human connections like compassion and understanding, leaving us in an empty "zombie-like state" according to the source document. Multitasking is often required in the workplace so that makes it even more important for us to find ways to "keep it real" in our personal lives. Source
In a related study a psychologist noted that performing simultaneous tasks distracts us and prevents the section of the brain that stores and recalls information from being activated. Thus our retention is impaired.
Multitasking has become the norm. However, by running our busy lives on autopilot we miss out on human connections like compassion and understanding, leaving us in an empty "zombie-like state" according to the source document. Multitasking is often required in the workplace so that makes it even more important for us to find ways to "keep it real" in our personal lives. Source
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