Information Overload?

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In a recent training session I was struck by the earnest comments from managers in attendance. They listed the tasks on their schedule and the list was 15 or more items – much more than any one person could possibly accomplish! Yet they felt it was their obligation to do all these things, and more. The pressure and stress created by trying to rush headlong into one’s own future is one of the main causes of disillusionment and burnout.

It is critical that we start to tell ourselves the truth about our work situation.

There are 5 to 7 things that we need to master to be good at our job – not a million, not even 50 or 20, Just 5 to 7. Let’s identify them and focus all our attention on these few items.

If you need help to know what these items are, go to your boss, ask for help to identify the key elements that are essential to getting the results you seek – and upon which you are being rewarded. Then determine to say no to everything else.

You will suddenly find yourself looking forward to getting in to work again. Your day will feel like you have an extra hour or two and your results will skyrocket!

Because all success is focus and concentration.

This is how we simplify the workday again to a reasonable human load. Everything beyond the 5 to 7 key items is simply a distraction and a dissipation of our energy.

One of the most distracting elements in our day is information. We are suffering from information overload. It is estimated that 28% of a typical workday is wasted by interruptions caused by unnecessary information. No wonder we don’t have time to get our work done at work.

We treat everything as if it is critical information, killing our productivity without knowing it. Instead find the key items and devote yourself to being the best in these few areas. Your progress will be rapid – you will feel better about your job and you will be less stressed.

Enjoy this video on Information Overload Syndrome. Thanks Xerox!

Jamie MacDonald

Principal/Facilitator

www.maximumimpact.ca