10 Tips For Staying Positive In The Midst Of Negative News Cycles

"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi I'm a believer in the adage that knowledge is power and that it's important to be aware of what's happening with our global neighbors. We're all connected, more so now than ever before because technology has given us immediate access to late-breaking news. World issues, such as war, famine, water shortages, and human rights issues, won't get any better for anyone if we don't work together toward solutions. Having compassion and being part of the solution requires acquiring accurate information about what's actually occurring both locally and globally. Because of this, I'm a bit of a news-junky. Yet, if I don't make a conscious effort to limit how much I watch, I will either have the television tuned to national news all the time or I will constantly check social media for the latest news updates. And, sometimes, all of the constant focus on negative news leads me to the feeling of "gloom and doom." In this age of 24-hour news coverage and social media, it feels like we're constantly bombarded with mostly bad news. Almost every day, when we turn on the television, computer, or smart phone, there's a breaking report about some horrific event. With technology at our fingertips, the information is conveyed to us immediately and in greater graphic detail than ever before. While having consciousness of what's happening in our community and our world is important to being a participating member of this planet, there c...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news