Research shows that heavy multitaskers are less able to sustain focus and are more easily distracted by environmental stimuli compared to those who focus on one task at a time. When attention is divided between tasks, the brain struggles to filter out irrelevant information. The decrease in selective attention can make even simple tasks take longer and feel more mentally exhausting.
Multiple study evidence and peer reviews state that multitasking affects the brain’s ability to focus, hold information in working memory for long-term recall.
So, even if multitasking may look like a productive and efficient way to manage tasks, it somehow damages the brain’s long term health, leaving you slower.
