In our fast-paced lives, multitasking is often seen as a necessity. Whether we're answering emails while watching TV or making shopping lists during meetings, we attempt to juggle numerous tasks throughout the day. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00In our fast-paced lives, multitasking is often seen as a necessity.
00:05Whether we're answering emails while watching TV or making shopping lists during meetings,
00:10we attempt to juggle numerous tasks throughout the day.
00:14However, the effectiveness and safety of multitasking can be questionable,
00:19especially when tasks become complex or energy-demanding.
00:22Science Alert explains the issue with multitasking at a brain level
00:26is that two tasks performed at the same time often compete for common neural pathways.
00:33The brain's planning centers, particularly in the frontal cortex,
00:37are crucial for both motor and cognitive tasks,
00:40and competing demands can lead to reduced performance.
00:43While adults generally have a greater capacity for multitasking compared to children,
00:48age-related changes can impact multitasking abilities in older adults.
00:54Understanding these dynamics can inform assessments and interventions,
00:58promoting better cognitive and motor performance.
01:01So, while multitasking may seem like a time-saving strategy,
01:05there are moments when focusing on one task at a time is not only more productive,
01:09but also safer and less stressful.
01:12Don't overlook the emotional and energy costs of multitasking when time-pressured.
01:17Sometimes, it's better to focus on one thing at a time.
01:24Microsoft Mechanics
01:25www.microsoft.com