DanielW wrote:
I got rid of my TV a LONG time ago and don't have much of a social media presence. Since then it seems like most news that filters in to me now is good news. I still keep half-an eye on local news, but not daily.
At first I was afraid I'd miss something, but after a while I've found that there isn't much that is going on that has any real impact on my daily life. The bulk of the bad news isn't anything I have control over, so I don't worry about it.
It just seems to make people angry and bitter and worn out... I'd recommend people taking a break from the 24 hour news cycle for a week and just see for themselves what its actually like.
![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I don't watch the TV news but unfortunately social media is full of scary news and I can't escape that as easily. Well I could but then I'd have no social life
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Although I've found two good non scary niches on WP and Twitter Kindness Train.
I prefer the TV because I can watch specific shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Ghosts etc. and avoid the news. And of course avoid trolls if I just watch TV.
Yes there's not much we can do about world events is there. Too much information isn't normal or healthy for human brains.
_________________
That alien woman. On Earth to observe and wonder about homo sapiens.