Your brain’s already in fight-or-flight mode—and your day hasn’t even started.
You just read 7 crisis headlines before coffee.
News fatigue is real.
Research shows constant exposure to bad news triggers anxiety, brain fog, and emotional exhaustion.
our brain isn’t built for global chaos every morning.
Your nervous system thinks it’s under threat—all day.
doomscrolling can lead to:
• Burnout
• Sleep issues
• Low mood
• Cynicism or numbne
It’s not about ignoring the world—it’s about setting boundaries with it.
You can stay informed
without sacrificing your peace.
Try This Before 10 AM
✅ Limit news intake
✅ Skip “breaking” stories
✅ Replace screen time with sunlight + movement
Build a Buffer Habit
After headlines, do one grounding habit:
• Box breathing
• Walk outside
• Journal 3 calming thought
🧹 Curate your digital environment:
Unfollow alarmist pages.
Follow solution-focused journalism and mental health content.
Your first 90 minutes shape your emotional state.
Guard it like gold.
You don’t owe your peace to the chaos of the world.
Stay informed. Stay centered.
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Your calm is your power.
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