In information age, our minds get bombarded daily with so much data that we start filtering it out as a self- defense mechanism.

On Internet, information overload gets so severe that it seems to bring out ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) in all of us.

To make things worse, expect avalanche of information we must all deal with online to start coming faster and harder this year and to never, ever stop.

Unlimited amounts of information available online represents a truly double-edged mental sword for all of us.

On good side, you can find out virtually anything you want about any person, place, thing, fact, problem and more.

On bad side, since you can find anything, many people get caught up and lost in "everything"... which means they never accomplish much.

In fact, most people end up drowning in sea of information when all they wanted was a simple drink of water.

To help you effectively deal with never-ending torrent of online information, let me offer 3 simple solutions that will profoundly affect your ability to get things done this year.

First, operate with a clear purpose for what you plan to accomplish online.

Many people start out with a vague idea of what they want to accomplish on Web and end up wasting hours surfing aimlessly.

One simple solution: write down your purpose for going online on a sticky note and put it on side of your monitor.

If you missed part one of this article, you will find it in my Home Business Workshop at http://www.huntingvenus.com/echbart1.htm

Once you have made decision to work from home, you should spend some time in planning and preparation. Having decided that an internet home business is right thing for you to take up, decision needs to be made as to what type of home business would interest you and what type of business would be practical for you in your particular circumstances. I chose a Plug-in Profit SiteÔ (if you are not familiar with these, you can see all details at my website) because it was ideal for someone like me who had no previous internet experience or technical knowledge, but also offered a great deal of flexibility.

Making a few basic preparations at start will give you a firm foundation on which to build your home based business.

I assume that anybody who is seriously considering a career working on internet will already have in place a firewall and good anti-virus software such as Panda, but I would suggest adding anti spyware and anti adware protection such as Spyware Blaster and No Adware plus Spybot Search and Destroy. These can be downloaded free. You are asked to make a donation to site but it is not compulsory; you can go back later and donate if you are happy with software. There is plenty of free software of this sort so, if you do not already know what you want, you can find plenty with a Google search.