How do you balance being informed with information overload?

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Staying informed is important, but it's easy to fall into the trap of too much news.

How do you find your balance?

Hana Salazars · Accepted Answer

Finding the right balance can be tricky! I try to limit my news intake to certain times of the day and stick to trusted sources to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Eriberto Puppy · Answer

It's a challenge! I focus on quality over quantity, choosing a few reliable sources and taking breaks to keep my sanity.

Elizabeth M. Mitchell · Answer

I'm with you on this one. I set aside specific times to check the news and make sure I’m not constantly scrolling throughout the day.

Tom Rudnai · Answer

Podcasts. Great way of filtering news, making sense of it with help of experts and you get to consume it while you take a walk.

Filters out the noise and negativity of news sites, too.

Nicole Park · Answer

These days, I'm also troubled by the pressure I feel to gather as much information as possible. 😂

Shania Jennings · Answer

Balancing is tough, but I follow a few trusted sources and try not to check the news more than twice a day. Keeps me from spiraling into info overload.

Miele brown · Answer

news  apps with curated summaries i use that way, I get the important stuff withut going down endless rabbit holes

Kane · Answer

I used a tool to generate one-sentence summaries for each topic I'm interested in, and after running it for half a year, I feel good.
Any later reading, RSS readers, and recommendation algorithms haven't really solved the information overload problem.

Leland Kuphal · Answer

I limit myself to 30 minutes of news in the morning nd thts it keeps me informed without getting  overwhelmed

Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems · Answer

@tom_rudnai1 That's true, and the convenience of listening to one wherever is great!

Laeequa Ahmad · Answer

Oh, such a good question.

I try to keep some topics for specific days to explore and research on.

Alexander Kovalov · Answer

Filter the information you consume, and put consumption on a schedule. For example, I listen to the All-In podcast or This Week in Startups when I walk outside or hit the gym. I watch the My First Million podcast on YouTube while eating. I read almost five email newsletters every morning, and I browse X randomly while waiting for the elevator or in the restroom.

Alexandra · Answer

Your writing is always so engaging and informative. Love it! URL

How do you balance being informed with information overload?

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