It is not possible to 'multitask'; to think about and carry out several tasks at the same time. The reality is that women quickly change thinking about and performing different tasks in a short span of time. Women do this because they are rushed, busy and attempting to complete all their tasks. They believe it saves time, but the science shows that it takes longer than if each task were completed before commencing the next one.
Each time you 'multitask' your brain takes a second to change gear. A second might not sound like much time until you add up all the seconds as you switch between tasks all day. Instead of saving minutes you are increasing the number it takes in the long run.
There are more negative effects to multitasking. In addition to taking more time it also takes more energy, you are less likely to perform the task as well as if you had concentrated on one task at a time and it can lead to exhaustion, overwhelm and depression.
Society expects women to multitask including in their careers. Employers believe that this will be more cost effective but it is not cost effective and leads to employee stress and dissatisfaction. There are also the family expectations that the woman of the home will juggle all the domestic tasks, and in many cases this is done whilst working outside the home.
Stress can lead to weight gain as it causes your body to produce cortisol which helps your body store fat, especially around the abdomen. Stress also leads to a reduced immune system leading to more illnesses.
Next time you start to multitask it would be beneficial to your physical and emotional health to stop, reconsider how you are going to complete your tasks and then undertake each one individually.
warmest wishes
Sarah
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