Dr. Patricia Schmidt, a doctor of psychology and neuroscientist, says in a world built to steal our attention, staying ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. In a world that increasingly rewards hustle and busyness, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership We live in a world that glorifies “busyness”. The ability to ...

Screens vie for our attention everywhere now, and many of us struggle to keep our minds focused on one task at a time. Research shows that media multitasking, like texting while watching video shorts, ...

According to Very Well Mind, the significant cognitive costs of multitasking, revealing that our brains are not designed to efficiently handle multiple tasks at once. While many people believe that ...

In a world driven by constant notifications and digital overload, multitasking has become the norm. From texting while working to juggling emails during meetings, our attention is constantly divided.

Does this describe you? While you are on a teleconference call you are writing up your quarterly report, checking your email, and texting your friend about where you are meeting for lunch. You would ...