860: Multitasking and Anxiety

Published: Sept. 28, 2022, 8 p.m.

In today's episode, Gina discusses the important topic of how multitasking can contribute substantially to our anxiety. Contemporary technology such as the phone and PC compound the threat of multitasking in our lives as our attention is so easily pulled in many directions all at once. Listen in to learn how multitasking hurts our state of mind and how to reduce our tendency to multitask.\nThis episode is brought to you by Calm\nFor listeners of the show, Calm is offering a special limited-time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://CALM.COM/ACP\nLink mentioned in the show\nhttps://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/august24/multitask-research-study-082409.html\nFind even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/\nHere's what's included for $5/month:\n\u2764 New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday\n\u2764 Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes\n\u2764 Premium meditations recorded with you in mind\n\u2764 And more fun surprises along the way!\nAll this in your favorite podcast app!\nTo learn more go to:\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com\nJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program\xa0\nLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching\nWhat is anxiety?\nQuote:\nWhat looks like multitasking is really switching back and forth between multiple tasks, which reduces productivity and increases mistakes by up to 50 percent.\n-Susan Cain\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices