Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. As we celebrate International Stress Awareness Day on ...

I write a lot about productivity, which means I also read a lot about it. Over the last few months, I've noticed an uptick in people discussing something called "cognitive overload," citing it as a ...

Wondering why you walked into a room? Feeling less effective at work? Overwhelmed with household tasks? Forgetting appointments? Do you have cloudy thinking or a sluggish thought process? Struggling ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, leaders face a unique challenge: balancing the benefits of digital engagement with the hidden cognitive costs of excessive screen use. The brain, wired for focus, ...

Dr Paul McNamara reflects on how unsustainable cognitive overload is pushing GPs to redesign the tools they rely on to do ...

Workers may be more connected than ever before, but such accessibility means they're more mentally stretched across multiple tasks and conversations ...

Your mind today is rarely at rest. Notifications compete for attention, screens blur boundaries between work and personal life, and even silence feels unfamiliar. From an Ayurvedic lens, this constant ...