The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 57. Ugh An Election Year: How to Protect Your Peace of Mind
Jun 3, 2024
Tips on maintaining peace of mind during an election year, including setting boundaries, reducing news exposure, and practicing self-care. Strategies for managing time and emotions, such as planning activities and prioritizing mental health amidst the chaos.
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Choose Information That Serves Your Actions
- Future-you protection means deciding which information actually serves your chosen actions and which only drags you down emotionally.
- Recognize doom scrolling and passive TV news as distractions that don't increase civic impact but harm wellbeing.
Turn Off Real Time News Alerts
- Turn off real-time news notifications and decide specific times to check the news so alerts don't fragment your focus.
- Avoid alerts unless you work in politics because they lure constant glances and emotional fragmentation.
Use App Lockers To Prevent Doom Scrolling
- Use app blockers like Opal to lock out social and news apps during vulnerable times so you can't override impulsive checks.
- Kelly blocks Instagram every evening from 8pm to 5am with Opal and cannot bypass it even via browser.