20 Ways To Prevent INFORMATION OVERLOAD

Tip #1
Create Focused Time

Schedule blocks of time to complete specific tasks and refuse to do anything but those tasks.

 


Tip #2

Create Non-Focused Time

Have some dedicated, flexible time to help you complete the things that are less structured.














Tip #3
Block the Interruptions

During your focused time eliminate interruptions. Don't check new email, don't answer the phone, and don’t read new texts.








Tip #4

Schedule Your Day

Use whatever tool you're comfortable with to schedule your day. Break your day into hour chunks and allocate time sensibly.













Tip #5
 Limit Meetings

Don't set up meetings if you can take action on things right away with a short chat.













Tip #6
 File, But Don't Over-Index

Several times a day, place all the email you think you'll need in one folder and delete the rest. Don't waste time moving stuff around and navigating to find things.












Tip #7

Process Things Quickly

Use simple techniques to quickly determine if something is interesting and relevant. Address problems immediately so you can get back on track quickly.















Tip #8

   Learn to Say No

You don't want to take on more work than you can handle because something important will inevitably suffer.







Tip #9
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Don't waste your time worrying about small and unimportant things. Accept that some things will get dropped and missed in order to make room for more important things.



.




Tip #10
Take Action

Don't waste a lot of time thinking about your plan, just take action. It's a more efficient strategy to think while doing, rather than sitting around and guessing what might be important.










Tip #11

 Disable Your Alerts

Disable all your email and social media alerts. Only log into your accounts when you have spare time.










Tip #12
 
Personalize your Feeds

Personalize your news feeds, so you only get exactly the information that you need













Tip #13
 
Log Off

Once a week, completely log off all of your devices and spend that time doing other things that you enjoy, like reading or cooking.










Tip #14

Prioritize

Prioritize your time. Decide what tasks are the most important and work on completing those first. Once you've finished the important things, then you can go through and tackle the less critical items on your list.









 	




Tip #15

Unfollow and Unsubscribe

At least once a week, go through your email subscriptions and unsubscribe from those emails that are no longer relevant. Do the same with your social media and unfollow feeds that work on your nerves.













Tip #16

Let it Go

Sometimes you just have to stop and take a breath. Let everything go and focus on spending time with your family and friends.













Tip #17

Meditate

Take control of your focus and attention and learn to focus your mind on one thing.









Tip #18

Clear Clutter

Clear your workspace of clutter and carefully choose items that are in your line of vision. This will allow your brain to focus better on the task at hand.














Tip #19

Take Breaks

Taking breaks is important for both your physical and mental energy. They allow you to come back to the task refreshed.












Tip #20

Minimize Interruptions


Designate several hours during your day as your do-not-disturb time. Avoid checking email and texts during this time.












