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Why too much data disables your decision making

I’m sure everyone has complained at some point about how stressful they find their job. Now, imagine trying to do that job but also worrying about how to handle all your data. You’ve got reports due but some of your data is digital, some is on paper, but nothing is correctly filed. What do you do?

Did you realise that too much data can actually negatively impact your decision making? Check out this article on Psychology Today which explores just how too much data can affect you!

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