Like many wired people, you probably take great pride in being a multitasker. You talk on your mobile phone, send e-mail, check the stock market online, and perhaps even read a letter and jot down ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Benjamin Laker is a university professor who writes about leadership We live in a world that glorifies “busyness”. The ability to ...

Research is clear that multitasking significantly undermines career progress despite its popularity in modern workplaces. But why does multitasking harm workplace productivity? And how can you ...

We are all guilty of thinking about numerous things at the same time. I picture it as multiple bubbles floating in our heads with titles like laundry, clean house, don’t forget doctor’s appointment, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. In a world that increasingly rewards hustle and busyness, the ...

The allure of multitasking is hard to ignore. Of course it sounds like a great idea to take that meeting from the car, or to have Real Housewives on “in the background” while you work, or to check ...

Switching between tasks comes naturally to some people, but if you have ADHD, it can feel like your mind is juggling a dozen things at once—whether you want it to or not. There’s a real difference ...

We all occasionally wish we could get twice as much done in a day. In recent years, as the line between work and home life blurred beyond comprehension, that wish grew especially pronounced. This also ...

Welcome to the 32-hour day. Tallying each minute we multitask while working, commuting, relaxing, cooking, cleaning, exercising and staring at our various screens, our days now balloon out eight hours ...

Like many wired people, you probably take great pride in being a multitasker. You talk on your mobile phone, send e-mail, check the stock market online, and perhaps even read a letter and jot down ...