Multitasking is a myth that has come to an end.

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

There is no 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 fewer 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 will also make you feel like you can’t do anything right. Our brains are not made to multitask the way we try to do it these days.

Reduces productivity

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

Reduce quality

People who multitask may think they are doing a good job, but quality has been shown to drop by as much as 40% when multitasking and not focusing on one thing at a time.

Causes stress

Anyone who has a job that requires multitasking, or who forces himself to multitask while trying to divide his focus, will experience stress and feel like they have no downtime. For example, try turning off your phone when you are with your family. Your heart will thank you.

It can be life threatening

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

Makes you forget and get distracted

On a good day, most people have trouble remembering things without a calendar. But if you are trying to multitask, you will notice that you have problems 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 the best that you can do. It doesn’t matter if it’s work, home life, or other relationships with friends. Giving everything to each one while you are with them is important.