Reducing information overload: a few tools and strategies for minimizing the digital onslaught
Information overload is more than just annoying. It can lead to errors, oversights and even create emotional overwhelm and anxiety. It’s a fact that despite our best efforts, we humans just aren’t cut out for multitasking. The more information we ingest from multiple channels (email, texts, phone calls, app notifications, social media, etc), the lower our available mental bandwidth gets. Too much input can literally make us stupid, reducing our ability to effectively focus on completing important tasks and problem solving. What can you do? Here’s a few ideas to consider…
