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Focusing on one task at a time (now dubbed “single-tasking”) used to be easier before the Internet came along.

Focusing on one task at a time (now dubbed “single-tasking”) used to be easier before the Internet came along.

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If you're still claiming multitasking as one of your strengths, you should know: Multitasking has been proved to be impossible; it simply can't be done. According to numerous studies, the attempt to multitask drastically reduces our productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.

If you're still claiming multitasking as one of your strengths, you should know: Multitasking has been proved to be impossible; it simply can't be done. According to numerous studies, the attempt to multitask drastically reduces our productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.

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