Cognitive overhead is the mental effort required to manage multiple tasks, tools, or decisions at once. It’s used in UX, software, and workflow design to reduce friction and prevent burnout. Teams, developers, and users benefit when interfaces and processes minimize unnecessary thinking, freeing focus for meaningful work.
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