Combat Information Overload When You Start a New Job
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Starting a new job is exciting. But with it comes the often overwhelming task of digesting tons of new information. It can overload your brain and if not managed, make your shiny new role much less enjoyable.
Pay attention to signs that you’re overwhelmed. This might be a headache, fatigue, frustration, or even mood swings. Don’t try to ignore these effects. Say to yourself, “I’m in a new job and there is plenty to learn here. It’s normal to feel this way.” This positive self-talk will help neutralize the situation and make your emotions easier to manage.
Consider taking a short break, going for a walk, and resetting your attention and focus when you return. Remind yourself that all systems take time to learn and you’re doing just that — learning.
Next, be strategic about how you spend your energy. You don’t need to process everything at once. Take in anything that you might need immediately and make note of where to find information you won’t need until later.
Translations
🇨🇳 当你开始一项新工作时，应对信息过载
开始一份新工作是令人兴奋的。 但是随之而来的却是大量的消化新信息的工作。 它会使你的大脑负担过重，如果不加以管理，使你光鲜亮丽的新角色更不愉快。
注意你不知所措的迹象。这可能是头痛、疲劳、沮丧，甚至是情绪波动。不要试图忽视这些影响。对自己说，我现在是在一份新工作，在这里有很多东西要学。这种感觉很正常。这种积极的自言自语会帮助你化解这种情况，让你的情绪更容易控制。
考虑一下休息一下，出去走走，当你回来的时候重新调整你的注意力。提醒自己，所有的系统都需要时间来学习，而你正在学习。
接下来，是关于你如何花费你的能量的战略。您不需要立即处理一切。考虑到您可能需要立即需要的，并注意到以后找到您不需要的信息的位置。
