Reclaim Your Peace of Mind from Bad News Overload

The Hidden Dangers of Constant Information Overload:

The news worldwide reports that more and more people are living with mental health challenges. One reason for this is certainly the constant information overload we are exposed to 24/7.

Here is what truly helped me – and what can also support your health: at a certain point, I decided that I would only pay money for good news. Reading good news makes you feel good, and when you feel good, the cells of your body become happy. Therefore, you want to receive more good news only.

Maybe it is because of the medical condition I was born with, but I find having too many apps on my smartphone more than just overwhelming. But here is my question: how many apps do we really, truly need – and why?

Why would I pay any app to send me bad news about what is happening in a country on the other side of the planet? It only makes me feel sad and worried. That kind of news leaves us feeling hopeless and anxious, which is, of course, never good for our health.

Plus, do we really need to know what some VIPs are doing in their private lives? All that unnecessary gossip is toxic and completely useless. It doesn’t improve our mood, nor does it make our own lives any better.

Since our goal here is to seriously detox our lives, our smartphones, and the news we consume, it truly helps to radically delete all those apps. This way, we can make sure we no longer receive any of that negative news. Quickly scanning the local headlines is more than enough. Anything beyond that is simply unnecessary and does not serve you in any way – unless you work in a field where geopolitics are part of your daily business.

So, ok — now that our beloved smartphone is cleaned, peaceful, calmer and free from bad-news apps, another helpful step could be to delete contacts who send you bad news, gossip, and other toxic stories. I especially love that block-contact button for those situations. Feeling more relieved, right?

While I understand you might find these steps somewhat radical, let me remind you that your peace of mind is the main source of your health — both mental and physical. Your peace of mind should be your top priority and is worthy of protection. Only when you feel real peace of mind do you have the necessary energy to do what you truly want to do in life.

Another important key is to avoid endlessly scrolling through certain platforms and clicking on hype-sounding headlines. Before you click, ask yourself if what you are about to read is truly going to serve you in any way—if not, you are simply giving away your precious time and energy to useless, toxic news.

Let me share another helpful step, beginning with this question: do you really need to be available all the time? And do you really need to answer every call the very second your phone rings? (Unless you have young children or you are a medical doctor, of course.)

For a long time, I didn’t realize how much being available all the time for everybody was draining my energy—until a friend encouraged me to turn off my phone more often. I also finally activated voicemail, which allows people to leave their messages whenever I don’t answer their calls.
 
Being available for everybody all the time can really drain our peace of mind. Do I need to read every e-mail the moment it arrives? Absolutely not. Do I need to answer every single chat message right away? Nope—I don’t have to.
Of course, some friends in my circle grumbled a little about my new habits—but honestly, I felt a wave of relief discovering this newfound freedom. I wasn’t serving everyone else’s demands anymore; I was protecting my own peace of mind, and you will agree with me, that is priceless.

While these steps may seem small, they do so much more than just protect your thoughts and feelings from toxic news. They give you back your most precious gift: your time. Time to rest, time to breathe, time to focus on your goals, and time to recharge—time to truly nurture yourself and your well-being.

Once I discovered these new steps and daily life gently began to feel calmer and more peaceful, I found myself wanting to receive more good news. Somehow, my smartphone felt a little empty, and I wondered if there were apps that focused on positive news—and yes, there are actually some wonderful apps that deliver only good-news messages, filling your heart and mind with uplifting and positive feelings.

If you’d like a little extra support in setting healthy boundaries or discovering more ways to protect your peace of mind, feel free to reach out to me. I’d be delighted to help you create a calmer, happier, and more positive daily life.

Thank you for being here, and may your day be filled with warmth, truth, and love.

With Love and Light, Jeanne
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