Cognitive performance

Cognitive performance is the practical ability of the mind to maintain attention, process information, make decisions, and solve problems under given conditions.

Definition

Cognitive performance depends on sleep, stress, information load, emotions, health, motivation and task structure. It is not constant. The same person can think clearly under conditions of rest and much worse under conditions of overload. Therefore, good work organization should protect cognitive capacity, not just require more effort.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

Plan the most difficult tasks at times of greatest mental clarity. Leave administrative tasks for lower cognitive energy.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to treat a decline in cognitive performance as a lack of character. It is also a mistake to overload your mind with multitasking.

Questions for self-reflection

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