Multitasking is the act of trying to achieve two or more goals at the same exact time. Most research on multitasking tell us that is is ineffective. Often switching between two tasks divides our focus and depletes our mental resources quicker. This leads to a greater risk of making a mistake and less quality work...
The “broaden and build theory” is an idea in psychology that positive emotions allow us to expand our awareness in new ways and tap into mental resources that aren’t always available to us….
Ever since Darwin, and perhaps long before him, it has been theorized that our emotions play a crucial role in adapting to our environment.