15 Apr 3 Reasons Why Multitasking Isn’t Healthy + Tips to Break the Bad Habit
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3 REASONS WHY MULTITASKING ISN’T HEALTHY + TIPS TO BREAK THE BAD HABIT
3 Side Effects of Multitasking and Tips to Break the Bad Habit
We’ve all been there. Juggling between tasks and making sure the results are top-notch. After all, it is the best way to get things done in a fast-paced world. Right?
Think again! Multitasking is possible, but it could be better. Being a high school or college student means you already have much to handle. Switching back and forth can cause a lack of focus and concentration.
It’s similar to how you feel lost having so many browser tabs open simultaneously. The feeling or effects aren’t temporary and can lead to brain fog over time. Multitasking gradually becomes a bad habit that gives you nothing but stress. The cause is clear: the inability to decide which tasks are important and the discipline to complete them in order.
Let’s look at the 3 side effects of multitasking and tips to break the bad habit.
1. Impact on Learning and Memory
Is brain fog killing your motivation to get things done?
Studies have shown that multitasking can impair cognitive function over time. When you constantly switch between different tasks, it becomes harder for your brain to focus deeply on one thing.
Your brain needs glucose to function. Multitasking is an enemy and cuts down on the brain’s glucose supply. It can cause an ‘information overload,’ which confuses your brain as you lose sight of what to focus on. This limited capacity leads to poor concentration and impacts learning and memory – brain fog.
2. Stress and Procrastination
Stress is never good for anything.
Multitasking and stress go hand in hand. The deadline is half an hour away, and you still have pages to write. You are over the place with information because of brain fog. What happens next is procrastination which leads to stress.
According to Franciscan Health, it can lead to an adrenaline rush and cause the release of stress hormones. Not only is it annoying when doing work, but it can also lead to long-term brain damage and permanently affect memory.
Think about the last time you crammed for an exam, as it is the perfect example. If you are a chronic multitasker, you might have been unable to filter necessary information.
3. Reduce Efficiency
Both process and results matter.
Low efficiency is a combined result of the first two reasons. Brain fog and the stress of getting things done create the perfect recipe for panic. You might get fed up with entirely giving up on the task or study session.
As you switch back and forth between tasks, you end up spending energy and time trying to tackle everything. The transition is challenging, and you must perform better to finish the job.
Solution: Prioritize and Schedule Tasks Instead of Multitasking
Organizing can help keep your mental health and overall lifestyle in check.
So what’s a better alternative? Having lists and following them is a lifesaver, of course.
Your brain can easily miss out on an essential task when multitasking. Writing things down is a good way to track what needs to be done.
- Make a list of the tasks you need to do.
- Identify what needs to be done first (deadlines can be important pointers).
- Distribute them in a daily or weekly planner.
- Categorize the tasks based on their importance.
- Strike each task off as you get it done.
You will also find that a clear space helps. Decluttering and priming your environment for productivity can work wonders in building good habits. Apart from that, minimize distractions as much as possible and keep your physical health in check.
- Keep your phone away while working.
- Dedicate time during the day for smaller tasks (such as checking or writing an email). You can assign a 1-hour slot to get such jobs done.
- Have ‘break’ times to enjoy nutritious snacks and drinks.
The key is to maintain balance. Both aim to be slow and become overambitious, achieving many results in a day!
Takeaway: Drop the Multitasking Habit!
Multitasking might look beneficial even though it’s not. It can alter your brain’s memory and recall functions, making it difficult to focus. This causes stress and reduces the quality of your work even if you can get it done.
We know bad habits can be hard to break. So here’s a guide to help you break the habit of multitasking and others. It may take time to get used to the above routine. Take baby steps and know that nothing happens overnight. You’ll see your focus and concentration improve over time!
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References and Further Resources:
Why brain overload happens
https://lesley.edu/article/why-brain-overload-happens
Brain fog
https://centerforbrainhealth.org/article/heres-why-youre-dealing-with-brain-fog-and-what-you-can-do-to-fight-it
How multitasking causes stress
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/multitasking-stress
Are there potential benefits of multitasking?
https://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.edu/blog/benefits-of-multitasking/
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