“We often think that combining tasks will save us time, but scientific evidence shows that it has the opposite effect. Even those who claim to be good at multitasking are not very productive. In fact, they are some of the… — Hector Garcia Puigcerver Copy Share Image
“Imagine that a writer has to finish a novel in three months. The objective is clear; the problem is that the writer can't stop obsessing over it. Every day she wakes up thinking, "I have to write that novel," and every day she sets about reading the newspaper and cleaning the house. Every evening she feels frustrated and promises she'll… — Hector Garcia Puigcerver Copy Share
“simply interacting with others—playing a game, for example—offers new stimuli and helps prevent the depression that can come with solitude.” — Hector Garcia Puigcerver Copy Share Image
“We often think that combining tasks will save us time, but scientific evidence shows that it has the opposite effect. Even those who claim… — Hector Garcia Puigcerver Copy Share Image
“There is a tension between what is good for someone and what they want to do. This is because people, especially older people, like… — Hector Garcia Puigcerver Copy Share Image
“One widespread stereotype about people in Japan is that they're exceptionally dedicated and hardworking, even though some Japanese people say they look like they're… — Hector Garcia Puigcerver Copy Share Image
“We often think that combining tasks will save us time, but scientific evidence shows that it has the opposite effect. Even those who claim… — Hector Garcia Puigcerver Copy Share Image
