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 ...

Does multitasking help us be more productive, or is it just stressing us out? Here's what experts say. (Getty Creative) The allure of multitasking is hard to ignore. Of course it sounds like a great ...

Complete small tasks immediately and handle items only once to avoid accumulating clutter. Utilize time blocking for focused work periods and schedule downtime for mental breaks. Break down large ...

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 ...

Jon LaPook, M.D. is the award-winning chief medical correspondent for CBS News. Since joining CBS News in 2006, LaPook has delivered more than 1,200 reports on a wide variety of breaking news and ...

Some surprising ways multitasking can make you less—not more—efficient. June 18, 2013— -- intro: We all do it: Texting while walking, sending emails during meetings, chatting on the phone while ...

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 ...

In a world where the average person’s attention span is becoming shorter than ever, mastering time management feels like an impossible task. Notifications, social media, emails, and the constant buzz ...

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 ...