Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Become a monotasker: The power of focusing on one task at a time 

In today’s fast-paced world, multitasking is often seen as a skill, but it can reduce productivity and cause mental fatigue. At Jewish Pavilion Senior Services, we encourage seniors to embrace monotasking — focusing on one task at a time for better results.

What Is monotasking?

Monotasking is the opposite of multitasking. It involves giving your full attention to one activity, which helps the brain function more efficiently. Switching between tasks can cause mental fatigue and mistakes due to “cognitive switching,” where the brain needs time to refocus.

The impact of multitasking

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