{"id":8975,"date":"2016-10-07T22:43:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-08T03:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nosidebar.com\/?p=8975"},"modified":"2016-10-13T15:00:37","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T20:00:37","slug":"simplify-digital-clutter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nosidebar.com\/simplify-digital-clutter\/","title":{"rendered":"The Key to Simplifying Your Digital Clutter"},"content":{"rendered":"
Clutter. It doesn\u2019t usually happen overnight, but piece by piece, it can accumulate. Over time, if not dealt with, it can impair your ability to focus.<\/p>\n
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In a study done by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute:<\/p>\n
Multiple stimuli present in the visual field at the same time compete for neural representation by mutually suppressing their evoked activity throughout visual cortex, providing a neural correlate for the limited processing capacity of the visual system.<\/p>\n
In layman\u2019s terms, what that means is that too much stuff in our sights makes our brains shut down. What we see in front of us, has a direct effect on our ability to process information.<\/p>\n
In my work with clients over the years as a Professional Organizer, and more recently as a web presence consultant, I find many people have overflowing inboxes and chaotic desktops (both digitally and physically). They often find themselves misplacing emails, yet not deleting or filing them for fear of losing them. They have no structure or system in place, and end up missing appointments, income, and just looking darn right unprofessional.<\/p>\n
What is the way to get out from under it and get things streamlined and manageable? Can you imagine looking at your inbox only to see that lovely smiling sunshine image that pops up from Gmail saying : \u201cYou have no mail. Enjoy your day!\u201d<\/p>\n
Simply put, clutter creates chaos, and can prevent us from being productive and efficient.<\/p>\n