Don’t watch the news

You pay attention what you put into your body; pay attention to what you put into your mind. I’m not advocating that you become completely uninformed about the world around you, but studies have shown that people often experience heightened emotions, anxiety, even anger when watching these programs. Dr. Andrew Weil even suggests a total “news fast” for one day — don’t read, watch, or listen to any news for one day, then increase it as you feel comfortable. If that’s too drastic for you, perhaps try a method that’s a little less invasive, such as print or online, where you have a bit more control than the images being right in your living room. Choose your news carefully.