The myth of “doing everything at once”
Many believe multitasking is a superpower: handling multiple tasks in parallel, always being “on,” not wasting a single second.
The truth: Real multitasking doesn’t exist.
Our brain can’t process two complex tasks at the same time – it just switches back and forth at lightning speed.
Why multitasking is harmful
- Loss of focus: You’re never truly present anywhere.
- Prone to mistakes: Constant switching drains concentration.
- Time waster: Switching takes longer than finishing a task with focus.
- Stress amplifier: Your brain is constantly running at full throttle.
Everyday situations
- Answering emails while sitting in a meeting.
- Cooking, talking on the phone, and checking messages at the same time.
- Constantly jumping back and forth between projects.
- In the end, the feeling: did a lot, accomplished little.
Strategies against multitasking
- Practice single-tasking: Consciously finish one task.
- Set work blocks: 25–50 minutes of focus, then a break.
- Reduce distractions: Put your phone away, turn off notifications.
- Switch consciously: Only start a new task when the previous one is finished.
Your next step
Productivity doesn’t mean doing everything at once – but doing the right thing at the right time.
The bestforming app supports you with this:
- with focus timers,
- with routines that help you organize tasks,
- with tools that let you train single-tasking.
Get the app and turn multitasking back into clarity and success.