Multitasking is a myth that has come to an end.

Doing too many things at once doesn’t improve productivity and doesn’t lead to high-quality work or experiences. It can cause a lot of stress for people and cost businesses money. The problem is that many people still see multitasking as a virtue. You’ll even see job descriptions that say “You must be an accomplished multitasker.” This is a big mistake.

There is no such thing as multitasking

People think they multitask, but all they do is divide their time between different tasks at the same time. Therefore, they are paying less attention to each task, which can result in more stress and less positive results in everything they do.

Trying to multitask drives you crazy

Not only will it lower your IQ during the time you’re trying to multitask, but it’ll also make you feel like you can’t do anything right. Our brains aren’t built to multitask the way we try to these days.

Reduce productivity

Many proud multitaskers think they can do a lot at once and do more. However, studies show up to a 50% reduction in productivity when multitasking. This is huge when you consider how much more you could do if you just focused.

lower the quality

Multitaskers may think they’re doing a good job, but quality has been shown to drop by up to 40% when they multitask and don’t focus on one thing at a time.

causes stress

Anyone who has a job that requires multitasking, or who forces themselves to multitask by trying to split their focus, will experience stress and feel like they don’t have downtime. For example, try turning off your phone when you are with your family. Your heart will thank you.

Can be life threatening

The stress that builds up when multitasking and doing everything halfway can actually affect your health. If you want to avoid high blood pressure and stomach problems, stop trying to multitask.

Makes you forgetful and distracted

On a good day, most people have trouble remembering things without a calendar. But if you’re trying to multitask, you’ll notice that you have trouble with short-term memory.

You can’t fully experience life

You want to live your life in such a way that you can be proud of having done your best. It doesn’t matter if it’s work, family life or other relationships with friends. Giving everything you have while you are with them is important.