9Declutter Information

There are so many different ways that information creeps into our lives: through print media, broadcast media and the internet. If you’re like many of us, you read, listen to and watch the news. You read books and blogs, magazines and papers. You probably watch films, dramas and documentaries, reality TV and comedy. Maybe you listen to the radio and podcasts.

You have texts and emails, letters, notices and adverts. You may belong to one or more online forums, newsgroups or mailing lists. And, of course, there's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and a number of other social media sites.

It's information overload!

Too much information has the same effect on your brain as physical clutter: it's overwhelming, stressful and frustrating. ...

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