Visionary Designs

5. Stop Multitasking

Many people believe that multitasking is a necessary skill for
success. However, research shows that our brains aren’t as
good at multitasking as we think. Studies suggest that
multitasking can reduce productivity by up to 40%.

Why Multitasking Hurts Productivity

 Constant Task Switching – Shifting focus between tasks
creates mental blocks , making it harder to concentrate.
⏳ Wasted Time – It takes longer to refocus after switching
tasks, leading to inefficiency.
易 Memory Impairment – Overloading the brain with
information makes it harder to retain important details.
When you multitask, you engage in a human executive
control process that involves:
1 ⃣ Goal Shifting – Dropping one task for another.
2 ⃣ Rule Activation – Adjusting to the new task’s requirements.
Each time you switch, even for a few seconds, you lose focus
and waste time. Over time, these small losses add up to
hours of reduced productivity.

The Cost of Multitasking

 40% of productive time is lost due to task-switching.
⚡ Work takes longer because your brain constantly
refocuses.