I Have ADHD Podcast 72 Keeping Your Sanity in 2020
Sep 8, 2020
In a year filled with chaos, a pep talk encourages listeners to stay focused and sane. The discussion tackles how news and social media heighten anxiety, particularly for those with ADHD. Strategies for setting boundaries are shared, like limiting news consumption and avoiding distractions. Insights on how crisis-driven news sells by keeping viewers engaged are revealed. Emphasis is placed on identifying personal priorities and channeling energy into creation rather than reaction. The urge to commit to a focused and productive path is a central theme.
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Limit News To Protect Your Mind
- Avoid consuming constant news because you're ingesting other people's thoughts, not just facts.
- Limit input to reduce anxiety and stop adding other people's thoughts to your mental load.
News Exploits Our Danger Bias
- Kristen explains the brain is wired to look for danger and news exploits that to keep you engaged.
- That hypervigilance plus sensational media pushes many into chronic fight-or-flight.
Drop News And Rely On A Trusted Filter
- Do cut out news entirely if it makes you reactive and prevents you from being kind and productive.
- Tell someone you trust to alert you only about safety-relevant events instead.