I’ve never been much of a horror movie fan. The term good scare sounds like an oxymoron to me. With all the news about pandemics and quarantines these days, I’m in even less of a mood for a good scare.
I’ve had to take some breaks from the news lately. Yet, I’ve also wanted to stay informed. It is possible to do both. Much of the news can be condensed to one half-hour segment. We don’t need to be immersed in all of the updates 24/7.
No time is a good time for a good scare. This isn’t a convenient time. But since we are in a crisis, there are some things you and I can do to balance the bad news.
- Go on a media fast for the morning. Don’t start your day with the news, until you’ve had a chance to get your bearings for the morning.
- Read some inspirational material before you begin your day. a paper version would be better since you won’t be distracted by news alerts.
- Spend some time in prayer or meditation.
- Text or call a friend and let them know how much you appreciate them.
- Write a gratitude list.
- If you’re working from home, get showered and dressed as if you were leaving for work.
There are many things we can’t control. But we can control how we start our day and what goes into our minds. Nix the scary stuff first thing in the morning.
