The Devil's in the Doomscroll: How to Stay Informed without Burning Out

How exactly does a person go about living their life and maintaining sanity while also constantly consuming news from the world around them that seems all bad, all the time? No clue, but we're trying to figure it out.In today's listener-requested episode (thank you!!), we're discussing how to balance staying informed about the world without burning ourselves out, and how to avoid doomscrolling (as best we can). While sharing our own experiences with this dilemma, we talk about strategies on how to set limits on media consumption, clickbait and the overuse of "breaking news" headlines, and why your boundaries might differ from someone else's. We also chat about false control, learned helplessness and the importance of taking action, the impact of tension on our relationships and physical selves, and what to do to take control of your environment.About Your Hosts: Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages. Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.Note:Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.Other Stuff:Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcastSubmit your topic ideas and questions here.