ou Hamper Your Productivity
Social media entices us into multitasking (like checking Facebook while writing this slideshow; guilty as charged!). Although it might seem like a chance to get more done, our divided attention actually hampers productivity. “Researchers now know our brains cannot focus attention on two things at once,” says Dr. Cantor. So-called ‘multitasking’ is really “switching tasks rapidly,” a series of interruptions that taxes the brain’s working memory by incessantly asking “Now, where was I?” Accuracy and quality dwindles, while stress and distraction mount. To get more done, briefly disable social media every day. Even ten to 15 minutes can work wonders for your productivity (and stress level).