Is multitasking effective?

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Default mode is the distracted state of mind we go into when we are not mindful or engaged with the present moment. It is associated with being on automatic pilot.

In this video, educators Dr Craig Hassed and Dr Richard Chambers discuss the concept of default mode and how multi-tasking can contribute to reduced wellbeing and performance.

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