The world is more connected now than it has ever been. That brings a lot of good, but there’s also an entirely opposite of the spectrum. Simply logging in to your Twitter account opens you up to all the tragedy that’s happening in multiple different places across the world. Right now, videos and tweets from people experiencing the Russian invasion of Ukraine are commonplace on everyone’s timeline. All of that information being available at your fingertips can lead to information overload. Here are some tips for coping with information overload in times of crises.
Take Long Breaks From Your Phone
Although you might stand in solidarity with Ukrainians who are having their home invaded by a foreign country, spending all of your time scrolling through different scenes of tragedy is unhealthy for anyone’s mental health. It’s okay to take breaks from your phone when it all gets overwhelming.
Start Writing Things Down
A good practice when your feelings get overwhelming is to write them down. It’s best not to overthink it. Forget about bullet points and trying to bring coherence to your writing. Simply think of it as an outlet and put into words what you’re feeling when you’re feeling it.
Get Out And Get Some Exercise
When it comes to mental health lists, one thing that you’re always going to find on any list is that getting some exercise will help in coping. Simply getting up to 30 minutes of exercise everyday for a week can have an incredible impact on your mental health.
Meditate
Meditation is another way of physically dealing with negative mental health. If you’re unfamiliar with the practice you can always download an app like Calm or Headspace to help you get started on your mindfulness journey.
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