How to avoid sensationalized news for self-care:
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News outlets make money by monetizing your attention.
They do this by selling ads.
More attention = more ad revenue.
Turns out, negative headlines are 30% more effective at grabbing your attention than positive.
Good for business, bad for us.
News outlets make money by monetizing your attention.
They do this by selling ads.
More attention = more ad revenue.
Turns out, negative headlines are 30% more effective at grabbing your attention than positive.
Good for business, bad for us.
Today, I’ll share 3 tips for staying informed WITHOUT sacrificing your mental health.
But first, a hard-hitting quote on the topic…
But first, a hard-hitting quote on the topic…
“Which will help your children more—your insight into happiness and meaning, or that you followed breaking political news every day for thirty years?”
- @RyanHoliday
- @RyanHoliday
@RyanHoliday Realize that:
1) Emotional management is vital for a productive life.
2) Author Cal Newport says the MOST successful people of the future will be those who can achieve deep work.
By constantly reacting to the news, people destroy their success.
Now the 3 tips…
1) Emotional management is vital for a productive life.
2) Author Cal Newport says the MOST successful people of the future will be those who can achieve deep work.
By constantly reacting to the news, people destroy their success.
Now the 3 tips…
@RyanHoliday 1. Batch News Consumption
Batch news on a weekly cadence.
You CAN be a conscientious citizen while protecting your attention during non-batching times.
I like The Economist.
You'll strike the right balance between selective ignorance & keeping a hand on the pulse.
Batch news on a weekly cadence.
You CAN be a conscientious citizen while protecting your attention during non-batching times.
I like The Economist.
You'll strike the right balance between selective ignorance & keeping a hand on the pulse.
@RyanHoliday 2. Choose Rationally Optimistic News
Remember when I told you negative ads are more effective than positive ones?
Find news outlets that don’t exploit your psychology.
If you need a daily news download, try the Morning Brew.
It’s light and rationally optimistic.
Remember when I told you negative ads are more effective than positive ones?
Find news outlets that don’t exploit your psychology.
If you need a daily news download, try the Morning Brew.
It’s light and rationally optimistic.
@RyanHoliday 3. Control Your Feed
Disable notifications from news apps.
Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters.
Mute or unfollow high school friends that always post about politics.
Digital hygiene (like this) is self-care.
Disable notifications from news apps.
Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters.
Mute or unfollow high school friends that always post about politics.
Digital hygiene (like this) is self-care.
@RyanHoliday The TL;DR of avoiding news for self-care:
1. Batch news consumption
2. Choose rationally optimistic outlets
3. Control your feed
You’re allowed to NOT have your attention monetized.
1. Batch news consumption
2. Choose rationally optimistic outlets
3. Control your feed
You’re allowed to NOT have your attention monetized.
@RyanHoliday Those were 3 self-care tips to avoid sensationalized news.
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Have a great weekend :)
If you enjoyed this thread, please RT the first tweet and follow me @SystemSunday
This account exists to help you:
- Learn systems + mental models
- Become your best self
Have a great weekend :)
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