ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cognitive-shifting

Cognitive-shifting is when you switch your thinking from one thing to another. It's like when you are playing with your toys and then your parents tell you it's time for dinner. You have to stop playing with your toys and change your thoughts to eating dinner.

It's important to be able to do cognitive-shifting because sometimes we need to switch our thoughts quickly to solve a problem or to do something new. It's like being able to switch gears on a bike when you need to go faster or slower.

If you practice cognitive-shifting, it gets easier to switch your thoughts quickly and you can become better at adapting to new situations. It's like being able to play with different toys and knowing how to use them all.

So, remember, cognitive-shifting is when you change your thoughts from one thing to another and it's important because it helps you solve problems and adapt to new situations.