Note to self: Multitask less, live more in 2023

Life is short. Live life to the max. But that does not mean doing everything all at once.

Multitasking may impair the forming of long-term memories. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY
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We have already raced through the first month of 2023. With 11 months left on the shrinking calendar, our thoughts turn to getting the most out of life and work.

Multitasking is one glorified solution. This seems to be idealised everywhere by everyone, from Hollywood to Elon Musk, from fancy beauty brands to makers of the functional adapter. A glance at my inbox reveals many story pitches on living our best life in multitasking mode:

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