The ability of a device to manage several tasks simultaneously is the basic definition of multitasking. However, many individuals, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger, adopt this practice and wear it proudly. The legendary bodybuilder, however, addressed the fact that multitasking, in the long run, isn’t a strength but rather a reason for many health issues in his newsletter.
Schwarzenegger backed up his views on multitasking with scientific evidence, as he usually does. Though it has a more noticeable impact on one’s mental health, it also causes havoc on one’s physical health.
“Research suggests that multitasking is associated with higher blood pressure and more anxiety and can be harmful to your mood.”
However, these specific issues might also impact a person’s state of work. The Austrian Oak also points out how fewer things can be accomplished in an overall result due to one’s brain getting overloaded.
A total breakdown ensues because this overload might make it difficult to focus on a single task. The mental health of the person is impacted by multitasking, which in turn influences their outlook on their job and life cycle, as per the former bodybuilder. By highlighting a research study, Schwarzenegger writes:
“Research found that those who multitask are less efficient and struggle more with focus and the ability to perform undistracted tasks.”
But the Terminator star had a fix (rather, a skill that can help) for the problem. The ex-bodybuilder is a firm believer in giving one’s whole attention to a single activity at a time, and he suggests the same to his ‘village.’
Focus is the key, according to the Austrian Oak, a skill that he suggests his ‘village’ develop since it makes it easier to concentrate on a single subject at a time and lessens the need to multitask. Schwarzenegger also gives a two-step strategy:
- The first step includes building one’s focus muscles. The ex-bodybuilder recommends ten to twenty minutes of laser-like concentration. In addition, he recommends increasing this duration since it has a direct correlation to how long one can maintain one’s focus.
- As a last piece of advice, he says not to multitask to the point that one burns out. He advises cutting down on multitasking time. The Austrian Oak proposes to practice these challenging multitasks for 30 minutes at a time, then switch to an activity that one is more comfortable with.
Schwarzenegger mentions that following these methods can help an individual concentrate and ignore distractions. The Austrian Oak further states that this method may improve one’s health, mental state, and happiness.
Arnold Schwarzenegger on forgetfulness as a direct benefit to the human brain
A lot of unnecessary information is stored in our brains among the mountains of pertinent data. Arnold Schwarzenegger claims that forgetfulness allows us to let go of these useless details. Additionally, he discusses how this phenomenon aids in releasing traumatic memories.
Forgetfulness aids in eradicating all of these, some of which may even affect mental health. When one can let go of such details, one can focus better and make more reasonable decisions.
However, as Alzheimer’s and dementia have nothing to do with forgetfulness, the Austrian Oak provides a concern. When people don’t get enough sleep, it might lead to mental health problems. To prevent these issues and promote a healthy lifestyle, Schwarzenegger recommends sticking to a proper sleep routine.
