Finding Peace In The Midst Of Media Overload: What You Can Do to Feel and Be More Well

How often are you zoning out on the news? How about social media? How do you feel energetically, emotionally, and mentally after a media binge? The world can be scary, overwhelming, and uncertain as heck. The last few weeks have been a ringer. It's easy to get inundated with media overload when we're mindlessly scrolling. This week, I have this good news to share: You have the power to control how you feel on the inside no matter what's happening on the outside. It all boils down to a little something I call "Cactus and Blanket." In this episode, you'll learn:The impact digital media is having on your mental and physical health.Mind blowing, holy shit level data about your digital and social media habits. How screen time is affecting your brain.How your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems control the way you think, and feel. The every day choices you may be making that are wreaking havoc on your body and mind. Actionable tips you can bring into your daily routine to be and feel more well. (Even when life on the outside gets really freakin' hard.)Resources referenced:Statista researchSUNY PotsdamLoved this? Help me spread the word. Hit follow, then drop a quick rating & review telling me why you listen. Thank you for being part of this global community!Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast. Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM