There are some very popular books on the market that suggest taking a media break- one is 8 Weeks to Optimal Health by Dr. Andrew Weil and the other is The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. I have taken media breaks many times over the past 14 years – for a long time I didn’t have a television.
I’m starting one today. The news is just too histrionic for me right now. It focuses on what we don’t have instead of all that is going well with this country. Yes, many of us are struggling financially. As I mentioned before, I’ve taken a huge hit to my monthly income. So I’m sitting down and doing something about it. Every day in every way! Even when the depression hits.
Many people are prospering because of this economy! Discount stores, amazon.com, writers who preach fiscal responsibility! People are driving their cars, going to restaurants and movies and generally having a good time. They just don’t make good headlines!
It’s a time to get very creative and thrive. And the media is the exact opposite of this. Even if you were laid off, as two of my friends were- watching how bad it is or how bad it’s going to get is pointless. If you aren’t planning to sell your house anytime soon, it’s not a big deal what the market does. If your job is secure and you have money in the bank- first of all good for you – and secondly- no one is going to take it from you.
So I am on my fast. Mental health management is my number one goal in life. It’s hard to stay stable if I wake up at 4AM worrying about the US economy. I want to focus on increasing my own wealth!
Join me!
Right on sister! Came to the same conclusion myself today..For one more year the Academy Awards will have to go on without me. Thanks for your good work! You’ve made an enormous difference in the lives of me and my family…love to you, Rebecca
How about that same thought process for (of all things) funerals. I find that they really bother me. Not in the usual way that funerals do. We all greive and are sad at someone’s passing but with BiPolar, I seem to fall further down the slope than many and it takes weeks if not months to recover. It matters not if the funeral is family/friend/whoever…..They say you are not respectful if you don’t go honor someone at their funeral (in the south anyway) How can this be handled in a good way for those of us emotional unstable at such a time as this? Thanks…I love all your materials!
sincerely,
debbie