Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We have been told that multitasking is good for work productivity, but we intuitively know constant multitasking makes us stressed out.

Imagine you're deep into something you love—maybe hyperfocused, maybe just finally in the groove. Suddenly you need to move on to something totally different. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press ...

Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to shift gears between tasks, especially when your brain feels stuck in one mode? Transitioning from one activity to the next isn’t always as simple as it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity. In today's always-on workplace, one of the most overlooked ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the busy world of entrepreneurship, wearing the proverbial “many hats” may make you feel like you’re all over the place. There are ...

From Pacific Standard magazine: "We all call it 'multitasking,' but psychologists insist that's a misnomer. Since we can't actually focus on more than one thing at a time, the skill is really 'task ...

Most people can move between tasks with few issues, but in space, a small mistake could have disastrous consequences. Daniel Newton, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the ...