The allure of multitasking is hard to ignore. Of course it sounds like a great idea to take that meeting from the car, or to have Real Housewives on “in the background” while you work, or to check ...

Switching between tasks comes naturally to some people, but if you have ADHD, it can feel like your mind is juggling a dozen things at once—whether you want it to or not. There’s a real difference ...

In a world driven by constant notifications and digital overload, multitasking has become the norm. From texting while working to juggling emails during meetings, our attention is constantly divided.

The modern world celebrates the multitasker. We praise those who can answer emails while on conference calls, scroll social media during TV shows, and text while walking. But behind this apparent ...

Are you tempted by the allure of multitasking? "Right this way, folks!" shouts the carnival barker. "REDUCE YOUR BRAIN POWER WHILE INCREASING YOUR STRESS LEVELS!" Are you tempted to follow him? Of ...

Cognitive control in task switching and multitasking refers to the brain’s dynamic ability to reconfigure cognitive resources when alternating between concurrent tasks. This ability is crucial in ...

Nik Ershov is the founder of Waverox, a mind tracker and wellness app that helps you to gain productivity and combat stress. In a world where multitasking is often extolled as a valuable skill, the ...

How many times have you been asked during a job interview, “Are you a good multitasker?” or “How do you juggle multiple tasks at once?” How often has your boss said that you need to multitask better ...