Some say less information is more. Or, the brain is not a container, after all.
So, how to protect yourself from information overload? How to accept valuable information and reject the unnecessary one?
Five possible steps [1]:
1. Carefully and critically monitor how much, what, and when you consume at work and in your free time. What are you reading? What are you watching? What are you listening to? At what time and how often?
2. If you feel that you consume something more than you need to (e.g., social networks), then eliminate up to 25-50% of channels where the excess information often comes from.
3. If you feel that you are not absorbing enough valuable information (e.g., readings that are important for work), replace useless information with useful information (e.g., read an article instead of spending ten minutes on Facebook).
4. If you want deeper engagement, try not to multitask. For example, if you read non-fiction literature, try to do that for half an hour and not overload yourself with other information.
5. Every time you start scrolling through your Facebook feed or watch a video, ask yourself if this is something you really value and is worth your attention and time.
How do you think you protect yourself from information overload?
Bailey, C., & C. (2018, November 21). 10 ways to do an information detox. A Life of Productivity. https://alifeofproductivity.com/10-ways-to-do-an-information-detox/
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