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The Next Right Thing

289: How to Find Relief From Information Overload

Aug 22, 2023
Explore strategies for finding relief from information overload, including curating a collection of experts, recognizing valuable online content, and managing information through unfollowing unnecessary accounts. Discover tips such as setting timers for reading and prioritizing health-related appointments. Find relief by turning to community support, limiting access to information, engaging in other activities while using the phone, and deleting unnecessary photos.
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Quick takeaways

  • By intentionally curating our sources of information, we can find relief from information overload and make space for what truly matters.
  • By consciously limiting our exposure to information and finding alternative ways to use our phones, we can alleviate information overload and create space for more meaningful engagement.

Deep dives

Curating Your Guru Collection

In this episode, the host discusses the idea of curating our collection of voices that we seek guidance from, such as writers, coaches, musicians, etc. She encourages listeners to evaluate their email subscriptions, social media follows, and bookshelves to determine which voices are serving them well in their current season of life. The host suggests unsubscribing from emails that no longer provide value, unfollowing accounts on social media that don't align with their current needs or values, and setting aside dedicated time to read books from their to-be-read pile. She also highlights the importance of paying attention to the ads we see and considering whether real-life appointments or interactions with people in our community can provide true relief instead. By intentionally curating our sources of information, the host suggests that we can find relief from information overload and make space for what truly matters.

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