Reflect and integrate As we wrap up this series of 6 articles, it’s time to reflect on the journey we’ve taken together. We’ve explored various strategies to manage our news consumption and enhance our mental...
Replace this new free time with positive news Now, we’re shifting our focus from merely avoiding negative influences to actively incorporating positive elements into our lives. How have you been doing with the changes we’ve discussed...
Reduce the amount of news that doesn’t serve you “News is to the mind what sugar is to the body.” - Rolf Dobelli In a recent podcast, I was reminded of a striking fact: our brains...
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius Welcome to the third article in the 6-part series on “The Toll of the News...
Awareness of your news consumption Welcome to the second article in the 6-part series on “The Toll of the News on Our Mental Health.” If you missed the first article, you can find it here. Today,...
I’ve always felt a deep compassion for the world and a strong sense of justice, which made me highly sensitive to news reports. I used to get triggered by news from around the globe,...
I will always remember the day I truly experienced the power of mindfulness on-demand. It was one morning during the first few years of Covid, a time when anxiety was high for everyone. I...
I’ve noticed a frustrating pattern in my life: when I’m in flow, doing what I love, everything clicks. Then, without fail, I lose momentum and land back at my fallback job as a nanny—practical,...
It took me a while to fully grasp the concept of the Autonomic Nervous System. At first, I kept hearing all these complicated terms—“sympathetic,” “parasympathetic,” “fight, flight, or freeze responses”—but no one ever explained...
Welcome to the Smartphone-Free Childhood Movement in Canada Hi everyone, Bonjour! Join the Pledge! Delay the use of smartphones for your child until 14 years old (without social media) by signing the pledge on Unplugged Canada. This is...