These 5 Habits Are Making You Dumb

Multitasking

Studies have shown time and time again that multitasking makes you LESS productive.

Multitasking is actually a myth and should be renamed to “Task Switching”, because humans are physically incapable of focusing on two things simultaneously.

Yes you can chew gum and walk at the same time, but you cannot put meaningful focus into both at the same time.

Keeping Notifications On

Your ability to focus will largely dictate how much you can get done in a day.?

As soon as you turn on unnecessary notifications, you’ve willfully given up control of your focus by inviting outside distractions to disrupt your work flow.

Checking your phone first thing in the morning

Our brains are not built to switch from "asleep" to "wide awake" instantly.?

The blue light from your phone floods your brain with cortisol (stress hormone) and puts you in a state of “fight-or-flight” seconds after waking.

Not having a bedtime routine

More often than not, poor bedtime routine = poor sleep.

Sleep deprivation impairs our reflexes, decision making, and ability to learn.

A high level of sleep deprivation can even cause similar effects to a .08% blood alcohol level.

Drinking coffee more than water

Don’t get me wrong, I fucking love coffee.

But I make a point to drink at least two glasses of water for every cup?of coffee I drink.

Even mild dehydration has been shown to have profound negative effects on your mental capabilities.

- Colby