Avoid Being Overwhelmed By The News Headlines

While scanning the news I thought it maybe a good idea to list a couple of points to avoid being overwhelmed.

Regulate Consumption:

Regulating consumption of news includes making the conscious decision to take “time out” from the media for a period of time. Alternatively, you may have noticed a pattern around the negative impacts you are experiencing—for example, do you tend to feel more negative impacts if you read the news when you’re tired or just before bed, or during periods of increased general stress? If so, you may wish to limit exposure at certain times of day, in particular contexts, or both.

You may notice that certain news sources use communication styles or content that you find particularly distressing or triggering. Perhaps they are particularly confrontational, biased, or controversial. If so, try to find more positive sources that work for you.

Take Care of Your Health:

Investing time in your physical care can help provide you with the best chance to react positively to stressful situations. Healthy body, healthy mind.

Try to eat healthy meals, get regular—but not excessive—exercise, and maintain a good sleeping pattern. Remember the emphasis is on health, not weight loss or other potentially negative drivers. Similarly, take care of your mental health by striving for positive work-life balance, practicing mindfulness, or staying in contact with supportive friends and family.

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