![]() It feels like January has been 34 years long. It's just one thing after another after another. As a DC resident, the news of the plane crash in the Potomac hit me especially hard. Normally, I consume current events with abandon. This week, I found I just couldn't do it any more. My inbox was awash in breaking news alerts about the crash, new presidential administration, events in the Middle East, and various local concerns. It was all just too much. But I can't completely stop paying attention. It's important to be informed. The issue is how to be informed without being overwhelmed. The chaos this week reminded me of the webinar I gave last summer about creating your news diet. The session focused on how to keep up with current events while maintaining your mental health. The webinar is worth a watch, but I thought I would tl;dr the most important points below.
How do you stay informed without becoming too stressed?
4 Comments
2/5/2025 08:50:00 am
Thanks so much for this. I would love to share this with my staff at our next all-staff meeting. I will of course give you proper credit.
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Meghan
2/5/2025 09:16:24 pm
Please do share!
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2/16/2025 07:09:11 am
Thanks for these tips will use this as a resource at the next federal employee/contractor support group.
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Meghan Kowalski
2/17/2025 08:20:55 pm
I'm glad they're useful!
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