So, the good news is that a few shared signals can go a long way to remedying the communication overload you feel. Is it truly urgent? Repair line: “Reply All got me! 5) Phone callsDo: Text first if it’s not urgent: “Free for a quick call today?”Don’t: double-call unless it’s truly urgent. The communication technology that promised to connect us shouldn’t leave us feeling perpetually on-call and burned out.