Michelle M. Weil and Larry D. Rosen, authors of "TechnoStress," describe their approach to coping with technology as "pro-humanity and not anti-technology." To fight technostress requires that people be the drivers of technology, rather than being driven by it.
Some of their tips:- Recognize there is more technology than you will ever want or be able to use. Like magazine subscriptions, select what you want and only use what works for you. It's OK to leave the rest alone.
- The way most corporations implement new technology practically guarantees technostress. Companies should provide ample "free play" with any new technology to ensure success.
- Recognize that just because technology is capable of doing multiple jobs at the same time does not mean that we are. They say "multitasking madness" may interfere with concentration and even nightly sleep patterns. Be realistic about how much you can do - and how fast.
- Create family rules for use of technological devices to avoid "techno-cocoons" that tend to isolate family members and stifle communication.