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How many seconds of delay does multitasking after a notification add on average?

Every Distraction Costs You 23 Minutes

Multitasking after a notification adds an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds of delay to regain full focus and productivity [1][2]. Research into workplace interruptions shows that while the distraction itself might be brief, getting back into a state of deep concentration requires significant recovery time due to attention residue and task switching [3][4]. Would you also like to know how attention residue affects error rates and task accuracy?