Mind Over Stress

How to Escape the Multitasking Trap - 3 Simple Steps to Release Stress and Improve PerformanceHow often do you get caught up in the hectic swirl of trying juggle six tasks at once, only to do none of them well? “If I only push harder”, you say to yourself. “Yes, I will redouble my effort and do even more so all of these tasks get done!”. The Truth About MultitaskingHere’s a seldom heard truth: The parts of your brain handling conscious procedural tasks typically associated with day-to-day cognitive activities aren’t wired for multitasking. Your brainstem and midbrain sections handle parallel processing tasks with ease. The prefrontal cortex, that brain region where conscious cognition occurs, handles one task at a time.What is actually happening when you think you’re multitasking? Your attention is moving rapidly from one activity to another. Five seconds here, three seconds there, and 10 seconds to several minutes of confusion trying to figure out what to do next. With each transfer of attention, there is pe