As a senior myself, I would like to think that I’m a master of multitasking—or someone that is trained enough to fall for it! During my younger years when my brain could still process 101 tasks at a time, I had no qualms about it as I know I will remember each and everything I must do—and do them fast to make room for a little time for myself. I could easily slip from one task to another without even batting an eye. I even imagined it then as slipping from one uniform to another, or in some circumstances, wear both at the same time. Never had any problem with role reversing, on and off tasks, or even “emergency” tasks until one day I realized I could have done better if not for my habit of multitasking!
Digging deeper, I’ve found out that I actually could do without several “emergency” tasks during the day if I hadn’t multitasked.  But I did, so it’s only understandable to have “unfinished” tasks needing undivided attention now as I should have done them hours or days ago. Unfinished tasks are only half of the story. I also encountered half-baked ideas and jobs that would have been great if done earlier. Now they are just useless piece of information which I even forget what they’re for. I now realize that multitasking and task switching are just one of my many attempts on “super hero”-ness which is just plain impossible!
Trying to turn over a new leaf and hopefully break an old habit, I am now getting everything in my life in order and resist running around like a chicken without a head. One thing I must admit, as a multitasking addict, I experience withdrawal symptoms which include jitters when I try to concentrate on one task and would look eagerly forward for the next. I also get bored when I spend too much time on a task and would find myself dreaming what I would be doing now if I hadn’t given up multitasking. It is indeed a hard road to take but I will persevere.
But is it really possible for a person to do two tasks at a time but not sacrifice the quality of work? At least for me I know that ain’t possible. Whether it’s multitasking or task switching, can a normal, average brain cope with this? Is it really possible to jump from one task requiring attention to another which needs the same level of attention too?..  According to a study, our brains become inefficient when it does either of the two.  Furthermore, it was said that the brain needs some time to process the things you feed it. In fact, multitasking and task switching are considered by the brain as annoying disturbances. However, good news for chronic multitaskers, doing mental and physical tasks at the same time can never hurt you such as watching TV while folding shirts.  See full report here: Multitasking:  Brain Drain or Boost in Efficiency?