There is a lot going on right now in the news cycle that can be overwhelming and painful to hear. Now is a time to make sure you balance staying in the know, while also managing your own mental health. While most of us can’t take a day off from being aware of our race, gender, sexual orientation etc., and it can feel wrong to step away, sometimes you may need a break from the constant flow of information.
Maybe this is something as simple as making sure you are mixing up your social media views so that you’re seeing some political posts and some silly dog videos. Maybe it means you sit out the next family gathering because you really don’t want to get into it with the uncle with the extreme views. Maybe it means going off the grid for a day or two.
Ignoring the changing world and the politics around us is impossible. After all, the personal is political. But, you are the best judge of your own mental health and what you can take today and what you can’t. Don’t stick your head in the sand, but don’t allow yourself to sink into the quicksand either. As with most things, find the balance.
And take care of yourself. It’s a rapidly shifting world out there.