Why should we avoid multitasking?

Why should we avoid multitasking?

Multitasking reduces your efficiency and performance because your brain can only focus on one thing at a time. When you try to do two things at once, your brain lacks the capacity to perform both tasks successfully.

Can multitasking cause memory loss?

To make things worse, Meyer says, multitasking can interfere with short-term memory. "Anytime you're trying to multitask, you have less attention available to store memories," he says. … Short-term memory loss isn't always a short-term problem.