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How do you prioritize your tasks when facing cognitive overload?

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Cognitive overload is the state of having too much information or stimuli to process, which can impair your ability to think critically and make decisions. Stress is the emotional and physical response to perceived threats or challenges, which can also affect your cognitive performance and well-being. In this article, you will learn some strategies to cope with cognitive overload and stress in the context of critical thinking, and how to prioritize your tasks effectively.

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1 Identify the source of overload and stress

The first step to cope with cognitive overload and stress is to identify what is causing them. Is it a specific task, project, or situation that is overwhelming you? Is it a lack of time, resources, or support? Is it a personal or professional issue that is affecting your mood or motivation? By pinpointing the source of overload and stress, you can better understand what you can control and what you can't, and what actions you can take to reduce or eliminate them.

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2 Simplify and organize your information

One of the main causes of cognitive overload is having too much information to process, which can lead to confusion, distraction, or paralysis. To avoid this, you need to simplify and organize your information, and filter out what is irrelevant, redundant, or inaccurate. You can use tools such as mind maps, diagrams, charts, or lists to visualize and structure your information, and highlight the key points, connections, or patterns. You can also use techniques such as chunking, grouping, or categorizing to break down complex or large information into smaller and manageable units.

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In my experience with the clients I help, simplifying and clarifying your goals is even more important than simplifying the information available to you. What is the core goal you are pursuing? One client owns a fresh-roasted coffee business. Her core business goal is increasing the number of subscribers she has--they create predictable, recurring revenue and loyal fans. So every business decision she makes...opening a brick-and-mortar location, expanding into farmers' markets in a new area, offering a new variety...are filtered through "is this likely to increase subscribers?". If the answer is no...it's an easy decision.

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3 Manage your time and energy

Another cause of cognitive overload and stress is having too many tasks or demands to handle, which can result in frustration, fatigue, or burnout. To prevent this, you need to manage your time and energy, and prioritize your tasks according to their importance and urgency. You can use tools such as calendars, planners, or timers to schedule and track your tasks, and set realistic and specific goals and deadlines. You can also use techniques such as batching, delegating, or outsourcing to group, assign, or outsource similar or low-value tasks, and focus on the high-value ones.

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4 Take breaks and relax

A crucial step to cope with cognitive overload and stress is to take breaks and relax, and give your brain and body a chance to rest and recover. Taking breaks can help you refresh your mind, improve your focus, and boost your creativity. Relaxing can help you reduce your tension, calm your emotions, and enhance your well-being. You can take breaks and relax by doing activities such as meditation, breathing, yoga, exercise, music, reading, or hobbies, or by spending time with friends, family, or pets.

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Spending time in headphones, listening to upbeat or calming music, can give you a “break” from outside stimulus. Filling your mind with the lyrics of the song playing, helps temporarily “push out” the monkeys in your mind. It “clears your space” a little. If you have the time and place to nap, that’s helpful too. Sleep is the brains administrative assistant, filing memories. When you’re done, either with the song, a meditation, or a nap, you may find solutions come to you. A clear mind has more room for equations.

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5 Seek feedback and support

The final step to cope with cognitive overload and stress is to seek feedback and support, and learn from others who can help you improve your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Feedback can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, and provide you with suggestions, tips, or resources to enhance your performance. Support can help you cope with your challenges, and provide you with encouragement, motivation, or assistance to achieve your goals. You can seek feedback and support by asking for advice, feedback, or help from your peers, mentors, coaches, or experts, or by joining online or offline communities, groups, or networks related to your field or interest.

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