Only 2.5% of people can genuinely multitask. Here's what the science says about switch costs and how to get your focus back.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You’re reheating your coffee for the third time, half-listening to a conference call and taking inventory of your fridge to see ...

In a nutshell, multitasking scatters attention; having a focused and reliable system restores it. When we clear the noise and stop trying to hold things in our minds, overwhelm dissipates and ...

If you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably know the feeling of trying to do too many things at once. You start an email, then remember ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. An article on the website First Things advocates one simple way to improve your prayer life—stop multitasking. David Ousley ...