The Price of Doing Too Much: The Real Impact of Multitasking on Productivity and Work Quality
Multitasking feels like a superpower. The ability to do more than one task at a time - it’s impressive. I’ve always marvelled at how some people can make it look effortless. I’m not going to completely go against multitasking because I believe there are instances wherein it’s unavoidable. I’m thinking about mothers caring for their children while cutting fruits and vegetables and stirring something in the pot now and then. Or talking to a grumpy preschooler while driving home after picking them up from school. Sometimes, we unconsciously do it. At work, you’ve probably answered the phone while typing an email and signalling something to a colleague from across the room. But I think it has to be addressed that while multitasking gets us through difficult days, it can also compromise our productivity and work quality. And if we get used to relying on multitasking, it could lead to problems that could cost you and your business. In this post, allow me to share the true price of doing too much and how it impacts your work and personal well-being. I’ll also explain an alternative that works much better than multitasking.