
16. Multitasking requires our brain to be on overload by simultaneously working on multiple tasks.
Numerous people multitask because they are feeling overwhelmed. We know that we must accomplish multiple things in one day; thus, we multitask to get more done. Even in our downtime, we might watch TV while also scrolling through our social media accounts. Although many of us might think we can multitask effectively, the truth is that we are not as efficient as we believe. You could accurately describe multitasking as task-switching. That is because the brain is not capable of focusing on two serious tasks at the same time.

One way to declutter your mind is to focus on doing one thing at a time and only that. Even if you are browsing social media, it is much easier to do it mindfully if you also don’t have one eye on Netflix at the same time. Although there may be some pressure to multitask in this fast-paced world, studies show that multitasking reduces productivity. If your mind was not already cluttered, multitasking further exacerbates the issue by filling your mind with even more activity. Reducing multitasking can require much training because we have become so accustomed to the opposite. To practice, try setting a timer for how long you will spend on one task, and when the time is up, reset the time and move on to the next job.