The Motivated Mind Quitting the News Saved My Mental Health
Mar 13, 2025
What if stepping away from the news could actually boost your mental health? The host shares a personal journey of quitting news consumption, highlighting its transformative effects on anxiety and focus. They discuss how news can become an addictive distraction and challenge societal norms around staying informed. The conversation emphasizes the mental health costs of sensationalized news and suggests replacing it with personal development resources for a more mindful approach to media. Remember, your peace of mind may just be a headline away!
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Quitting the News
- Quit the news to improve mental health and reclaim your time.
- Delete social media, use website blockers, and inform loved ones about your decision.
News as a Civic Duty
- We've been taught that staying informed is a civic duty.
- However, constant news consumption can be detrimental to mental health.
Distorted Reality
- News often distorts our perception of the world.
- Contrary to popular belief, violence, poverty, and disaster fatalities are decreasing.