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A few definitions
Mental overload happens when what is required to perform a task cost more than the
energy/resources we have available to perform this same task.
Mental Overload = Task request / Available Resources
Cognitive load = the cost of processing information in most given circumstances for an
individual. Regular cognitive overload can be bad for you.
Our limited cognitive resources can only deal with a certain number of tasks at the same time
without running into some difficulty.
Conclusion
Mental overload can not only lead to decreased productivity and efficiency, but also to
serious health issues.
It is important to reduce mental overload and stress at work if we want healthy and
efficient people.