Does multitasking contribute to higher stress and mental strain leading to a mental exhaustion?

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Handling multiple tasks simultaneously is often marked as efficient ways of handling and for better time management. In the fast-paced world, it is a much-desired skill. In many cases, I have often felt multitasking actually reduced productivity and at times cause higher stress and mental strains. Listening to music while cleaning is a good multitasking unless you want to enjoy the music and at same time deep focus on cleaning. Same is true with office work. Attending meetings and sending mails or doing any other word can be a big challenge. Constant juggling between tasks has often contributed to fatigue and burnout. In my last job, I had to take a 3 month break because of the constant multitasking and fatigue. I am now happier to focus on one activity at a time. So, do you think multitasking contribute to higher stress and mental strain leading to a mental exhaustion?