Is information tiring you out?

[Lifehack.org]( Consume Information with a Goal Be intentional about the type and purpose of information with which you engage to avoid information overload. [Share today's tip with a friend.]( Hi there, Did you have to sift through your inbox before opening this email, which seemed to be loaded with an infinite list of emails fighting for your attention? I'm sure I do. My email is overflowing with newsletters, promotions, and work-related correspondence. Sifting through this avalanche of information may contribute to decision paralysis as I try to choose which emails require my immediate response and which can wait. It can feel like an impossible task at times, which adds to my anxiety. If you're feeling fatigued and anxious as you go through your inbox and other information sources, such as your social media feeds, you're probably suffering from information overload. Information overload, also known as "infobesity" or "information anxiety," is a condition in which a person is bombarded with information that exceeds their ability to filter, analyze, and store it. Our brains have a finite metabolic energy source that remains constant no matter how complex the tasks we execute. As a result, when our information processing capacity is exceeded, we experience information overload. Overloading on information has far-reaching consequences, including a negative impact on memory, mental and physical health, decision-making capacity, and productivity. To avoid information overload, one important strategy you should start using is to set goals for your information consumption. Consuming information with a goal is being intentional about the type and purpose of information with which you engage. Being deliberate can help you avoid information overload and make sure the material you take in is quality and pertinent to your requirements. Set specific goals for what you want to learn or achieve, and then focus on information that will help you attain those goals. Nate Silver emphasizes the need of being selective in your engagement with information in his book The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail—But Some Don't: "The instinctual shortcut that we take when we have 'too much information' is to engage with it selectively, picking out the parts we like and ignoring the remainder, making allies with those who have made the same choices and enemies of the rest.” Setting a specific goal is only the first step; staying focused on that goal demands constant practice and dedication. Training your brain to focus entails developing strong habits and putting them into your everyday routine. You'll be better equipped to handle the constant stream of information coming your way if you work on your "focus muscle," and you'll be able to filter out distractions when you need to concentrate on vital tasks. To help you along the way, our [Productivity Bundle]( includes a comprehensive suite of tools designed to keep you focused, organized, and in charge of your information intake. These materials have been carefully selected to provide you with the knowledge and tactics you need to succeed in an age of information overload. By improving your focus and productivity, you will not only be able to combat information overload, but you will also be able to reach your most ambitious goals. [Explore the Productivity Bundle →]( Take control of your information intake, enhance your attention, and unlock your ultimate potential! Cheers, Leon Founder & CEO@LifeHack LifeHack's Ultimate Solutions    Superboost your productivity with our exclusive tools: [Ultimate Productivity Bundle →](     Unlock your full potential with our proven system: [The Full Life Essential Bundle →]( [Share This Email With a Friend]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Pinterest]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945,, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom