Episode 84: How To Deal With News-Related Stress

<p><strong>How To Deal with News-Related Stress</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we enter the tail end of 2020, there’s no question that stress and anxiety have taken center-stage for so many of us. There’s so much triggering news filling our airwaves and online sources, and if you’re struggling with news-related stress, you are not alone. In this episode I share some tips to help you cope.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">First off, I want to be mindful not to downplay the gravity of the situation. To even be in a </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>While much is outside our control, there are things we can do to reduce the stress-causing inputs in our lives:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Step away from your news source(s) and limit your exposure to triggering information.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do something that distracts you and nurtures your creative side.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ensure that self-care is part of your daily rituals.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want more, check out my book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THCBFMV/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety</a> (Viva Editions). </span></p>