While technology helps us work faster, access important information and stay in touch, it also has drawbacks, the most common is information overload.
Too much information all at once may cause feelings of anxiety and loss of focus. The technology that you use to manage your work/home life can begin to manage you.
Some helpful tips for releasing information overload:
Minimize distractions: Set your phone to voicemail and close your email program when you need to work on a particular project or are spending quality family time so you are not tempted to answer every call, text or email. Communicate your need for undisturbed time to co-workers and family members. Politely tell people you are in the middle of something important and can’t talk but you will get back to them later.
Disconnect every day: Reserve some time every day for at least 20 minutes to disconnect from every technological device you own, including phone and television. Use this time to read, take a walk or talk with your partner, family or friends.
Reduce incoming information: Cancel subscriptions to email ads or magazines you don’t read. Avoid giving out your email, mailing address or phone number to retailers who may contact you. Recycle old files and magazines and other sources of information you’ll never get to or no longer need.
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With an education from Harvard Business School, Ryerson University, York University and a background in engineering and business, Firas co-founded Prep Doctors with one vision – to create an inclusive learning space for dentists from all over the globe. Overseeing the business and marketing portfolios at Prep Doctors, Firas ensures that through compassionate and meticulous business strategy, the institute puts dentists first in everything we do. Prep Doctors began as an idea between friends to help dentists get qualified to practice in Canada – with Firas’ entrepreneurial vision, the institute has become Canada’s largest private dental institute and is ever-expanding. His mission is to create as many opportunities as possible for healthcare professionals to thrive and pursue their passion in Canada.