The ability to effectively multitask is the exception, not the rule. Very few people can successfully multitask.
Points to consider
- People tend to overestimate their ability to multitask, and likely not good at it.
- Multitasking is often mistaken for micro-tasking (quickly switching between multiple tasks).
- Multitasking slows down your thinking process.
- Multitasking makes it more likely that you'll make mistakes.
- Multitaskers may feel more distracted than people who focus on one task at a time (i.e. constantly having to refocus on a new task).
- You will retain less information.