Overwhelmed by the News? Here’s What I’m Doing Instead

So, how is everyone doing?

As for me, I’m okay… just out here trying to navigate this narcissistic world we’re living in. I actually touch on that a bit in my podcast, so I won’t go too deep into it here. For this blog post, I want to shift the focus to something else.

I want to know: how are you feeling? How is this so-called “new normal” affecting you?

It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the things being thrown at us. Your emotions are scattered, your sense of stability constantly shaken by news of something else—yet another event or policy, totally out of your control—that somehow ends up impacting your everyday life. Meanwhile, you’re just doing your best to survive. Or… is it just me?

I decided to come out of my head and wave at humans again

hi everyone!

Honestly, that feeling has been weighing heavy on me, and it’s brought on a bit of depression. So I decided I needed to do something about it. My plan? Have fun. Yep, right in the middle of all this government chaos, I’m choosing joy. I’ve been inside since the pandemic—only going out for errands or to spend time with my kids. But I haven’t done anything just for me.

And honestly? It’s draining to sit around waiting for the next wave of fear or bad news to hit. I think it’s time to unplug from all the political noise for a while and focus on my goals again. That feels like the best move for my mental health right now.

What do you think? Let me know in the comments—I really want to hear from you. 💜