Multitasking can seem like a goodhabit, and a great way to get more out of your day.

But that may just be wishful, and even harmful, thinking.

That self-imposed connection of do it all, all the time for everyone leads to stress.

Woman multitasking

Multitasking actually increases levels of cortisol and adrenaline in our body (viaPsychology Today).

We need all the collagen and elastin we can get as we age.

Every year, after 20, we produce about 1 percent less collagen (viaScientific American).

Woman looking in the mirror

But it is really a myth.

Try letting go of trying to do it all, all the time.

It will be good for your brain, and good for your skin.