Summary: <br> Do you ever feel like there’s just too much information these days? It can be difficult to know where to put your focus when life, work and the internet seems to pull you in every direction.<br> Beating overwhelm means knowing where to put your focus and attention. You can’t possibly consume all that content – and you shouldn’t try.<br> When you know what you’re trying to achieve , set very clear goals for yourself, and hold yourself accountable for achieving them – you’re that much closer to beating overwhelm. You need to cut through the fluff and work out why you’re doing what you’re doing. <br> In today’s solo show I’m giving you 6 steps to follow if you’re feeling the information overload. If one of your goals is to achieve a better work-life balance these tips could help you along the way.<br> PS. This is an audio-only podcast. Please take this opportunity to <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tim-topham-tv-piano-teaching/id972978614?mt=2&at=10lqRB" target="_blank">click here and subscribe to my podcast</a> on iTunes using the Podcast Player on your phone. Get into the habit of listening while you’re driving, walking, cleaning or cooking!<br> Transcript<br> Please find a full transcript of this episode at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, click below to download a PDF. If you are an <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/inner-circle/join-the-community/">Inner Circle Member</a>, you can find the full video and transcript in the <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/podcasts/">Member Resources Area</a>. Not a member? See below for how you can get $1o0 off your membership today. <br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * What prompted me to talk about beating overwhelm today<br> * My own routine for staying healthy<br> * How to prioritise which information to consume<br> * Why you should set your teaching philosophy first<br> * How to be more productive in less time<br> * How to automate repetitive tasks<br> * Why you should outsource some of your work<br> <br> Today’s Free Download:<br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/resources/" target="_blank">Piano Teaching Resources page</a><br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/events/" target="_blank">5 Productivity Tools for Piano Teachers Webinar</a><br> * <a href="https://docs.google.com/" target="_blank">Google Docs</a><br> * <a href="http://www.practicia.com/" target="_blank">Practicia</a><br> * <a href="http://timtopham.aweber.com/" target="_blank">Aweber</a><br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/content" target="_blank">CoSchedule</a><br> * <a href="https://asana.com/" target="_blank">Asana</a><br> * <a href="http://www.musicteachershelper.com/" target="_blank">Music Teachers Helper</a><br> * <a href="https://chartmogul.com/" target="_blank">Chart Mogul</a><br> * <a href="https://calendly.com" target="_blank">Calendly</a><br> * <a href="https://hootsuite.com/login" target="_blank">Hootsuite</a><br> * <a href="http://upwork.com/" target="_blank">UpWork</a><br> * <a href="http://send.onenetworkdirect.net/z/582993/CD237916/" target="_blank">Snag It</a><br> * <a href="http://send.onenetworkdirect.net/z/582993/CD237916/" target="_blank">Camtasia</a><br> <br> <br> Get $100 off Annual Inner Circle Membership<br> As a valued podcast listener, you’re eligible for a $100 discount on an annual Inner Circle Membership. This discount lasts for as long as you’re a member and whatever price you sign up for today is the price you’ll pay as long as you remain a member.<br> Copy this coupon code to use when you see the “Coupon Code” box: TTTVPODCAST.<br> Thank you for Tuning In!<br> There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, and I’m grateful that you’ve chosen mine.<br> Being a full-time teacher myself,
