Multi-Tasking vs. Mental Juggling: Finding Balance in a Busy World

We can all be guilty of saying we are good at multi-tasking as if this is a good thing, however, is multi-tasking the most productive or efficient way of working, or is mental juggling? If it’s the latter, what is mental juggling and how might this be a more efficient and effective way of working? If we aren’t fully focused on any one task at a time, then we are less likely to produce a result as good as if we were fully focused on one task at a time. In today's fast-paced world, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is often viewed as a valuable skill. However, the concept of multi-tasking has come under scrutiny in recent years, with research suggesting that it may not be as effective as once believed. Instead, an alternative approach known as mental juggling offers a more nuanced perspective on how we manage