Multi-tasking: Skill or Illusion?

Do you consider yourself a great multi-tasker? Many people believe they can juggle multiple tasks at once without losing focus- but is that really how our brains work? Think about it, then click "Read more" to find out...!

No, you can't truly "multi-task."

Our brains aren’t designed to focus on two things at the same time. What we call “multitasking” is actually just switching our attention back and forth really fast. While it might feel like you’re being more efficient by doing two things at once, this constant flipping tires out your brain and makes it easier to make mistakes. This isn’t to say that you can’t talk on the phone while you clean your room, or knit while you watch TV— but for harder tasks like schoolwork, it’s better to give it your full attention.