Today I am writing about multitasking, something I do often but of course it has pros and cons, so I asked Google what these pros and cons are here is what I was told, in my own words because that’s how I roll.
Surveys show that around 70–90% of people multitask in some form during a typical day, depending on how multitasking is defined. The most solid, recent figures come from workplace and digital‑device studies.
I listen to an audiobook each morning while checking emails and reading blog posts and during the day I may hove the TV on playing something on YouTube while working on the computer writing things like this.
However, research on attention and task switching suggests that multitasking is not always as productive as it appears.
One advantage of multitasking is that it can help people manage simple or routine activities more efficiently. For example, folding laundry while listening to an audiobook or walking while making a phone call may save time without significantly reducing performance. In these cases, one task is usually automatic enough that it does not require full attention.
Multitasking can also create a sense of momentum. When people have many small responsibilities, moving between them can help them feel productive and responsive. It may be especially useful in roles where quick reactions are needed, such as customer service, event coordination, or managing household responsibilities.
However, the main disadvantage of multitasking is that most complex tasks cannot truly be done at the same time. Instead, the brain rapidly switches attention from one task to another. This switching can slow people down, increase mistakes, and make it harder to remember details. The American Psychological Association describes these “switching costs” as a drain on efficiency, especially when tasks are unfamiliar or mentally demanding.
Multitasking may also reduce the quality of work. Writing, studying, problem-solving, and decision-making usually require sustained concentration. When attention is divided by notifications, conversations, or unrelated tasks, people may produce work that is less accurate, less creative, or less thoughtful. Over time, constant switching can also contribute to mental fatigue and stress.
So how many of my followers multitask and feel it is a pro not a con.
Jo-AnneRamplings 
Multitasking was a must at work, couldn’t have handled one thing at a time if I wanted to! I agree that it is easier if it’s not complex, otherwise, it all suffers. I reached a point on some days where I just had to get up and walk away and say enough! The bowl is overflowing and can’t take one more thing! And when I got back to my desk, surprise. Not one, but three more things that needed immediate attention awaited. We do what we have to do! Now, it isn’t work, but more than one thing at a time needs to be done. Rarely do I get time to think and focus on one thing…but it is preferred!
Yeah I get what you are saying
I multitask to a certain extent. If I’m in one room, I’ll take something from there to the room I’m heading to, and that’s about as far as my multitasking goes. When I’m studying or watching a really good movie, I give it my full attention. These days, I don’t need to do as much of that anyway, unlike when my kids were young and still living at home.
I seem to multitask more then I often realise
I have a one track mind, and I try not to multitask.
I have a multi track mind that keeps derailing
That made me laugh.
I multitask and feel it is generally a good thing.
So do I for the most part