Managing anxiety in today’s disruptive world, where bad news dominates our screens, can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. Here are practical strategies to help you stay steady and clear-headed:

Set Healthy Media Boundaries

Limit how and when you consume news: maybe check it once in the morning and not again until evening. Disable push alerts and mute triggering keywords on social media. Schedule tech-free time slots or use screen-time apps to help enforce this.

Be Mindful About Content

Curate your news sources carefully. Choose reliable outlets and balance heavy news with uplifting or solution-focused stories. Notice your emotional reactions pause and consider if staying informed is truly necessary at that moment.

Ground Through Action & Care

When feeling overwhelmed, name the emotion (“I feel anxious”), then pause, detach, and reconnect with the present using grounding techniques like the 3 x 3 x 3 breathing method. Engage in self-care: exercise, get enough rest, nourish yourself with healthy food, or spend time in nature.

Connect and Take Action

Reach out to friends or loved ones, talking things through helps ground emotions. If a particular issue weighs on you, consider doing something tangible such as volunteering, supporting a cause, or making a small change in your community.

Turning concern into action offers a sense of purpose

In a world full of noise, small, intentional choices can protect your mental peace and sharpen your clarity, helping you stay informed, not overwhelmed.