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APRIL 2017
5 Ways to Prevent Digital
Overload
Digital overload is a prevalent problem
harming more than one-third of
workers. Find out how you can avoid
being affected by this condition.
6 Simple First-aid Tips
That Could Save a Co-
worker’s Life
Ensure that you can help your co-
worker during these six first-aid
emergencies.
5 Ways to prevent Digital Overload
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Digital overload
contributes to work-
related stress, which
accounts for 35 percent
of all work-related ill
health.
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Digital overload is exactly what it sounds like, an overwhelming flood of
information and stimulation from digital devices, and according to a survey
from Microsoft it effects at least 34 percent of all employees. What’s more is
this near-constant access to digital technology can be stress inducing, which
could negatively impact your mental well-being.
To ensure that you avoid digital overload, considering adopting these five
beneficial practices:
• Leave your phone outside the bedroom at night: According to a survey
conducted by Personnel Today, 4 out of 5 people use their phones as an
alarm clock. This may seem harmless, but the light emitted by your
phone negatively affects levels of the sleep-inducing hormone
melatonin.
• Keep your phone out of reach at home: Keeping your phone physically
out of reach can help you use it less. That way, your body will be able to
maintain its natural sleep cycle more easily.
• Turn off notifications and use ‘airplane mode’: Turn off all of your phone’s
notifications to make sure that you are not disturbed during sleep.
• Take physical notes: Instead of reaching for your phone every time you
feel the need to look something up, make a note and then check a
number of items at once when you have a sizeable list.
• Practice mindfulness: Try reading a book, going outdoors or interacting
with people in person rather than digitally.