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[-] 200ok@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I wish there was a way to stay informed without the rage-bait delivery methods

[-] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 points 2 months ago

I listen to my body, which includes my mind. I start feeling bad physically or mentally, I disconnect and do something else.

[-] YungOnions@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Shamelessly reposting this here, because it seems relevant:

Negative news has a greater impact on people than positive: https://assets.csom.umn.edu/assets/71516.pdf

Media sites know this, and use it to drive engagement:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01538-4

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/social-media-facebook-twitter-politics-b1870628.html

And so, negative headlines are getting worse: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0276367

But negative news is addictive and psychologically damaging: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-we-worry/202009/the-psychological-impact-negative-news

So it's important to try and stay positive:

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/benefits-of-good-news

If you want a break from the constant negativity, here are some sites that report specifically on positive news:

And here's 35 more: https://news.feedspot.com/good_news_websites/

Some communities on Lemmy you might be interested in:

Remember, realistic optimism is important and, unlike what some might have you believe, is not the same as blissful ignorance or 'burying your head in the sand': https://www.learning-mind.com/realistic-optimism-blind-positivity/

https://www.centreforoptimism.com/realisticoptimism

And doesn't mean you must stay uninformed on current affairs: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-stop-doom-scrolling

https://goodable.co/blog/tips-for-balancing-positive-and-negative-news/

[-] drmoose@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Slow news.

Seriously, you don't need to know all of this shit every day. I do a weekly catch up on Saturday and indont think I've ever missed anything important. If anything some times gives news to clear up.

[-] CptHacke@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

This video helped me A LOT: https://youtu.be/yxAd8Owl-7A

Reduce the amount of news and media you consume. It isn't healthy. Check in with your own mental health on a regular basis and use that as a barometer. When you start feeling overly stressed and frustrated, it's time to take a break.

[-] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

It's ok to be angry or upset but if you can't do anything about it, it's not worth it. You should remain informed and also know that if you're feeling frozen or at a loss, the plan is working. It's meant to keep you down, drown you, and cause you to desensitize or lose hope. Don't fall for it. Rise up in ways that you can.

https://youtu.be/By1Z1nk31iE

[-] olafurp@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I stick to few sources that generally cover major without the doom and gloom. Generally YouTube channels are pretty good imo.

  • TLDR News (UK, EU and Global) is a great series of channels for that.

  • Caspian report on YouTube for some geopolitics/strategic outlook.

  • Real life lore for couple of deep dives on non-current issues.

  • Money and Macro for macro economic news.

  • Just have a think for climate science and energy transition news.

  • "Good news" is just nice feelgood news.

Traditional media for closely following elections when they come out such as exit polls.

For the Gaza issue I did break the cycle and check on Al Jazeera which is the best for middle East news.

[-] KeenFlame@feddit.nu 1 points 2 months ago

Read news

Get involved

Have a really good revolution

Stop ignoring your whole body telling you to resist

To do something about it

[-] rouxdoo@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

I draw the line at whiskey/beer. I need both in order to watch the evening news. I won't engage with socials until properly lubricated by both.

"This is fine." (meme)

[-] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 0 points 2 months ago

lol, what is your favorite whiskey for such an evening?

[-] rouxdoo@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

Generally start with crown royal and 7-up over ice until my 12-ounce 7-up is empty then switch to coors banquet (stupid stubby bottles) until it's time to turn in - which is now.

[-] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world -1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

There isn't a line, you are either informed or not.

If you care more about the illusion of mental health more than your life or reality then bury your head in the sand.

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