The complicated truth about multitasking

It feels productive to juggle several things at once. In reality, multitasking scatters your focus and drains your energy.

Scripture points to a single focus

Matthew 6:22 — “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.”
Jesus teaches the value of a clear, focused vision. When your attention is divided, your inner life suffers.

What science reveals about multitasking

Stanford researchers found that heavy multitaskers are actually less effective at filtering information, switching between tasks, and storing memories. Doing more at once means doing each thing worse.

A simple shift you can try today

• Choose one priority task for the morning.

• Silence notifications for 30 minutes while you work on it.

• Take a short break after finishing before moving to the next task.

Why your work depends on this

Single-tasking produces higher quality results and lowers stress. It also makes you more reliable in the eyes of colleagues and clients, because your attention is fully present.

You don’t have to keep spinning plates. God calls you to clarity, and with His help, you can give your best to what matters most.