You probably know that trying to multitask doesn’t work for most people. Our brains don’t work that way.

Instead of doing tasks simultaneously, our brains switch tasks quickly. Each time this happens it takes a bit more energy and decreases how efficient we are.

That’s for doing two or more mental tasks at once.

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Psychology Today has an interesting test you can take that proves this point. It was developed by a group based in Denmark.

However, there is a way to multitask that maximizes productivity and fun.

It’s all about combining something physical with something mental.

Here are a few examples…

This is the only form of multitasking that makes sense and has worked for me.