84. Go on a news fast
I first heard the term “news fast” from Dr. Andrew Weil, who writes about natural medicine and spontaneous healing. Weil recommends going on news fasts because he believes this has a healing effect on the human system. To him, it’s a genuine health issue.
My own recommendation for news fasts has to do with the psychology of self-motivation. If you go for periods of time without listening to or reading the news, you will notice an upswing in your optimism about life. You’ll feel a lift in energy. “But shouldn’t I stay informed?” people ask me. “Aren’t I being a bad citizen if I don’t keep up with what’s happening in my community? Shouldn’t I be watching the news?” In answering this question, I offer an observation that may ...
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