We like to do multi-tasks and often, because we are so busy that we want to do everything at once. But various studies show that it is not so useful. Our work and study performance suffers from multitasking. If you're a job seeker, you shouldn't add "multitasking" to the list of skills on your resume. Employers are more interested in results than efforts. Multitasking refers to the latter. Instead, you should say expertise in multiple areas.
Here are three myths about multitasking:
Myth #1:People think they can focus on two mental activities at once.
There is both conscious and unconscious execution of tasks. The subconscious mind provides an activity, so that we go on 'automatic pilot'. If we've done something back and forth, we don't give it the same proactive attention. On the other hand, consciousness happens in one activity at a time. Research has shown that people go back and forth between two conscious mental activities, losing time and efficiency in brain function that robs them of effectively performing one activity or both.
Myth #2:People think they can go back and forth between mental activities and pay attention to both.
People who say they can multitask think they say they can accomplish more than others because they can focus on more than one thing at a time. However, multitasking can also be seen as negative. This is because efforts to multitask have had unfortunate results:poor results and burnout from those who try to do so for long periods of time.
Myth #3:People think they can control themselves when they try to multitask.
Most of us don't control ourselves as well as we think we do. If your current assignment is to develop a new strategy to achieve a goal and also participate in a team meeting, don't start thinking about the strategy when you sit in the meeting or you will become active. participation in the meeting – including listening to the input of others – suffer. You need to focus on each task individually to succeed at an optimal level for both.
