How to avoid the harmful repercussions of too much multitasking and split attention
In this age of social distancing, more of us are at home than ever before. Many are working via computer and spending more time than ever in front of screens. The good news is that you're engaged and busy. But the downside is that your brain is always plugged in and always working. In addition, you are likely multitasking at the same time.
Before you say,"It's all good," let's look at some research about high media multitasking and the brain. Then I'll share with you the one word that can recharge your brain quickly. If you think you are a great multitasker, you may be surprised to learn about what it does to the brain. Threetested the proposition that students can effectively perform a high-tech juggling act of multitasking, such as sending emails or text messages while trying to study or watch a television program. A group of 100 students was put through a series of three tests.
The good news? It doesn't have to be that way thanks to the "one word" I referred to in the title. That word is
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