Excess stimuli

Overstimulation is a condition in which the amount of information, sounds, tasks or signals exceeds the current ability to calmly process.

Definition

It occurs when the nervous system and attention are constantly bombarded with inputs from the environment. It may increase tension, irritability, distraction and a sense of chaos. It does not indicate weakness, but rather signals that the environment, pace or number of requirements exceeds current regulatory resources.

Key ideas

Missing key ideas.

Practice and life

Choose one hour a day without new stimuli: silence notifications, close unnecessary tabs and leave only one task.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to treat overstimulation as a lack of character. The second mistake is adding more organizational tools instead of reducing the number of stimuli.

Questions for self-reflection

No questions for self-reflection.

Sources

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