How do you reconcile staying sane while keeping yourself up-to-date with the news?
Einar @ original_reader @lemmy.zip Posts 1Comments 30Joined 2 mo. ago
Einar @ original_reader @lemmy.zip
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Basically some reasonableness.
Set boundaries. Meaning you probably should choose specific times to check the news. You could for instance check once in the morning and once in the evening. Or even only on specific days.
Also curate your sources. Follow outlets that offer reasonably balanced reporting. Misinformation and sensationalism are your sanity’s worst enemies. For example, don't get your news from social media (as is so common with many and which leads to a host of other issues...).
Try to avoid doomscrolling. If scrolling starts feeling like sinking, it’s
okaynecessary to stop. You really don’t need to absorb every detail to be informed.And just something I personally found is to balance bad with good news. Spend time with positive stuff. Even in this timeline there's good to be had.