10 Ways To Deal With Information Overload

CATCHsystem is about learning and productivity. But what about the times when your learning and information are too much? No matter how much you try, the IM's, text messages, emails, social network messages, and status updates are just TOO much?

Sarah Houghton-Jan of the San Jose Public Library has 10 Ways To Deal With Information Overload. Her suggestions range from; General Organizational Techniques (making an inventory of your devices, think before sending, schedule yourself, and use 'down time.') to Time and Stress Management (take breaks, eliminate interruptions, look for software help, and balance personal and work life). But read her article to find the specifics on how to deal with each topic.

The entire list includes tips for:

1. General Organizational Techniques
2. Filtering Information Received
3. RSS Overload Techniques
4. Interruptive Technology Overload
5. Phone Overload Techniques
6. Email Overload Techniques
7. Print Media Overload Techniques
8. Multimedia Overload Techniques
9. Social Network Overload Techniques
10. Time and Stress Management