Picture a great many plates spinning in the air, one after another swirling gracefully through space, faster and faster, not one falling to the ground. Now picture the person below them, the one who’s ...

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 ...

I’ve been hearing about “stacking” habits lately which I thought meant adding one habit to another and doing them at the same time. For example, when you’re brushing your teeth at night, you could ...

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 ...

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...

“I am the queen of multitasking,” says Kathy Berona, owner of Executive Virtual Assistance, a home-based business that provides administrative help. A former administrator for an IT consulting firm, ...

Multitasking may seem like a good way to get more done — but evidence suggests the opposite. Here’s the truth about multitasking, and what to do instead. Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in ...

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 ...