Watching and reading the news every day can be detrimental to
having a healthy attitude towards life.
I am not advocating that you stick your head in the sand and be
completely oblivious to what is happening in your local
community, your state, and the world.
I am, however, recommending that you limit your intake of the
news.
I’m sure you are aware that the financial markets were very
turbulent last week. In addition, we hear of heightened unrest
in the Middle East, famine and suffering in Somalia, rioting in
the United Kingdom, and the threat of economic collapse in some
European Union countries.
All of it is crazy, unsettling, and stressful.
Does exposing yourself to every detail of the news have any
positive result?
Here are my thoughts:
-If you own a business, you do have to know about current
events so you can prepare yourself for changes which may
directly impact your business and your customers. Consider
reading, listening to or watching short news bits as opposed to
thirty-minute- and hour-long shows.
-If you don’t own a business, I suggest you review current
events only twice a week. It will be healthier for you. Do you
really want to expose yourself to negativity on a daily basis?
Too much negative news can result in feelings of hopelessness,
which are not healthy for either the heart or the mind.
This week, go on a “news diet.” Use the time you normally spend
watching or reading news to enjoy some good music, a comedy or
a book. Feed your mind with “feel-good” stuff. You will be much
happier.
To a Healthy Mind & Heart,
Dr. Michael Kaye
Knowledge, Action, Results
