Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Have you ever sat down to write a report, only to check ...

The allure of multitasking is hard to ignore. Of course it sounds like a great idea to take that meeting from the car, or to have Real Housewives on “in the background” while you work, or to check ...

Here's what you do. Stand up at your desk. Pat your head and rub your tummy (counter-clockwise, please.) Now sing "All You Need is Love" while you jump up and down. If you can do all this, all at once ...

The term “multitasking” can refer to a wide range of things. It can be truly simultaneous, like texting or answering emails ...

If you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably know the feeling of trying to do too many things at once. You start an email, then remember ...

It's homework time and 17-year-old Megan Casady of Silver Spring, Md., is ready to study. She heads down to the basement, turns on MTV and boots up her computer. Over the next half hour, Megan will ...