How Much Information Is Too Much at Work?

We live in a world where we are lucky enough to have every piece of information imaginable at our fingertips. It’s pretty amazing. We can connect with one another, learn new things and order basically whatever we want at any time. This is both a blessing and a curse. Right now, my eyes hurt and my brain feels like it’s going to explode because, people, I’ve overindulged. I’m an addict who could read articles on HR, Leadership books, fiction, self-help. I could watch YouTube, Netflix and anything else imaginable for days on end. I think I’ve had enough. Too much content. I’m sure we’ve all been there at one point or another but how do we know when to call it quits and more importantly, how do we wipe the slate clean? I’m not talking a lobotomy here, but truly, how do we help ourselves when we’ve overloaded on content and stop the insanity? Check out some ideas below.

Va (or stay) cation

They are necessary. Don’t think you’re too busy to take one or that the world will crumble without you. You can’t afford not to take one and do so in the correct way. No email. No calls. No texting. Truly shut it all down and give yourself time to rest and relax. You’re no good to anyone when you’re overloaded.

Meditate/ Embrace Silence

Even the word meditate might be too much for you. I get it. But don’t think of it as some hour long sitting on a cushion Om-ing type session. It can be something as simple as sitting quietly and focusing on your breath for 2 minutes. Meditating isn’t easy and it takes practice but how many more studies do we need to see promoting it before we take heed?

Exercise

Move your body. There are so many options and ways to do this to satisfy every person. No excuses not to do it. It impacts everything. Health, sanity, performance. Participate in physical activity regularly and it doesn’t take long to see how much it impacts your world. (including your poor overloaded brain!)

Do What You Love

Does cuddling with your pooch help you forget all of your troubles in the world? Snuggle away! Is going to the beach your thing? Get there pronto. Maybe a walk in the park? Go for it. We’ve all got different methods of soothing ourselves and rebooting. Knowing what works for us doesn’t mean a thing if we don’t actually DO it.

At the end of the day, we want to have enough brain capacity left to interact meaningfully with our families and friends. All of the reading and watching in the world can’t replace human interaction. Remember, no one will want to spend time with you if you’re an overloaded zombie, so take time out to relax every once and a while.

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Kelly Poulson

Kelly has spent her career helping people kick ass and become better versions of themselves. Coaching, training, recruiting – you name it, she’s done it, and in a variety of industries ranging from advertising to behavioral health to tourism and beyond. Be it supporting new managers in their journeys from uncertain supervisors to rock star bosses, helping lost newbies zero in on what they want from their careers and find their inner confidence to ask for (and receive) that promotion, or enabling leaders to be more self-aware in their management styles and more skillfully interact with those around them, she’s done it all. Outside of pushing to make people and organizations better, Kelly spends most of her time marathoning Netflix programming with her mutt, Dexter. www.kellypoulson.com Connect with Kelly.

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