Are You a News Junkie?
Jul 28, 2023
Call me an info geek. I love reading and watching the news to a fault. If I wake up at 2 am, I'll check every news app on my phone to find out the latest local, political, health, environmental, and entertainment news. On Sundays, I relish the morning with a cup of coffee while watching CBS Sunday Morning. But in recent years, my drive for news has changed.
I started to notice how my body reacted to the news, and it wasn't positive. Story after story included guns, deception, and health scares. My thoughts hung onto the alarming words and images. I knew this wasn't a healthy way to live, surrounded by negativity and fear. I intentionally started limiting my exposure to news, and a softness opened up for me. Now, I spend my energy on texts that fuel my growth and my passions. I may not know the latest developments in Hollywood, but I'm willing to sacrifice that for my well-being.
How do you balance learning the news of the day while respecting your body and mind's reactions to it?
