Breaking Through the Noise: Managing Information Overload
- Julia Varshavsky
- Dec 8, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 3
Welcome to this week’s edition of Sage Minute! Do you ever feel like your brain is drowning in emails, notifications, and endless to-do lists? If so, you’re not alone. Information overload has become a growing problem in today’s hyperconnected world. Studies show that information overload is linked to strain, burnout, and various health issues.
Ways to Reclaim Your Focus and Reduce Anxiety
Box Breathing
When you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, try Box Breathing to reset your mind. This technique works by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, calming the body, and refocusing the mind.
Repeat 8 times:
Deeper Dive:
S. Noreli etal, Relaxation Techniques - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf, 2023
M.Y. Ballman etal, Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal, 50 Cell Reports Medicine, 2022
Making Your Brain More Capable
Managing information overload could be handled through training the brain to process and prioritize more effectively. José Silva, a pioneer in mind empowerment techniques, believed that anyone could teach their brain to function at optimal levels through practices that activate the alpha or theta brainwave states. These states are associated with peak performance, creativity, and enhanced mental clarity.
To experience this firsthand, follow along the 20-minute Silva Centering Exercise guided by personal growth leader Vishen Lakhiani.
Uncover the Root Cause with RTT®
If you feel stuck in cycles of procrastination or anxiety due to information overload, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) can help! By identifying and addressing the root cause of these patterns, RTT® empowers you to reclaim clarity, balance, and productivity.
