When the mind overflows
We live in the age of information overload: news, emails, social media, chats, meetings – something new is constantly coming at us.
The brain has to sort, evaluate, and react. But it wasn’t built to be available 24/7.
The result: overload, restlessness, and the feeling of never being done.
Why information overload is so stressful
- Too many stimuli: Your brain jumps from one piece of information to the next.
- No filter: Important and unimportant things seem equally urgent.
- Constant reacting: You are being controlled instead of controlling yourself.
- Loss of focus: Deep work and real rest are hardly possible.
Consequences for you
- Concentration drops, mistakes pile up.
- Your stress level rises because your brain is constantly on “alert”.
- Recovery is difficult because your mind is still full.
- Creativity and clarity are lost.
Strategies against information overload
- Set filters: Consciously decide which channels are important.
- Time windows: Check emails, messages & social media only at set times.
- Create quiet spaces: Put your phone away, schedule offline times.
- Maintain simplicity: Consume less, choose more carefully.
Your next step
You can’t stop the flood of information – but you can learn to deal with it.
The bestforming app supports you with this:
- with routines that bring back focus,
- with tools for digital mindfulness,
- with exercises that help you maintain clarity.
Get the app and find peace in the sea of information.