Perhaps one of the best ways to avoid information overload is to avoid checking email in real time.

Emails can easily interrupt distract, frustrate and cause stress when you are receiving lots of them.

If you check them in real time, this fill up your mental capacity even more.

Check emails 4 times a day

What if you limit checking with your emails to for instance 4 times days. This allow you to really concentrate on the messages.

It keeps you organized and do good for your well-being.