Almost everyone has so much on their plate these days.
We're being pulled in all directions. We want a family and a career, a rich social life and to work out three times a week. On top of that, we're constantly online.

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Workshop: 'Multitasking is a myth'   

Many people today feel the need to do multiple things at once; they try to multitask constantly.
But scientists say true multitasking isn't possible: “Multitasking is a myth.”

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Switchtasking

If you're on the phone while reading an email at the same time, you're not truly multitasking — your brain is switching back and forth between tasks. This is called switchtasking.
And switchtasking comes at a high cost!

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Switch costs*

When you frequently check your email or WhatsApp during work, you’re constantly switching tasks. Your work needs attention — but so do the messages. According to research, this makes it impossible to properly focus on the task at hand.

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Ideally, you'd monotask — finish one task before starting another — but in today’s world, we’re practically expected to multitask (or rather, switchtask).

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During the workshop or lecture  'Multitasking is a myth' by Wouter Hesseling, participants experience firsthand the cost of switchtasking and receive practical tips on how to switch tasks more efficiently — if they must do it.

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Of course, everyone gets a booklet to take home so they can review everything at their own pace. It's great to see what this brings out in the group — everyone is eager to apply these insights right away.

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The Cost of Switching Tasks*

• 40% less productive

• Many more mistakes

• Several minutes before regaining focus

• Reduced creativity

• Temporary IQ drop

• More stress, less awareness of surroundings

• Drains your energy