Misadventures in multitaskingMisadventures in multitasking
All In The Mind
How many times in a day are you doing just one thing? Or is it more common that you’re multitasking – maybe texting and walking? Reading while listening to music? We all multitask to some degree, but do any of us do it well? And is that even possible? This week on All in the Mind, we look into the science of multitasking – why we struggle to do it, why some of us are better at it than others – and how to do it effectively if you must. First broadcast 19 December 2021.
29:11•30 Jul 2022
Juggling Tasks: The Truth About Multitasking and Your Brain
“We all multitask to some degree, but do any of us do it well? And is that even possible?”
Picture this: you're texting a friend while trying to walk, or maybe reading an article with music playing in the background. Sound familiar? We all multitask, but have you ever wondered if we're actually any good at it? This episode of 'All In The Mind' dives into the nitty-gritty of multitasking. Host Lynne Malcolm, along with some top-notch experts, breaks down why our brains struggle with juggling tasks and why some folks seem better at it than others.
Spoiler alert: it's not as effective as we might think. You'll hear real-life stories about the pitfalls of trying to do too much at once, like the classic blunder of driving while on the phone or scrolling through social media during a TV show. But don't worry, it's not all bad news. The episode also shares tips on how to multitask more effectively if you absolutely have to.
From focusing techniques to training your brain for specific tasks, there's some light at the end of the tunnel. Curious about whether you can really master the art of multitasking? Tune in and find out.
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