In our society, abundance is widely considered a good thing. However, many of us know that it can have a dark side too. If one isn’t intentional about what he or she consumes, it can lead to some unfortunate consequences.
There’s no shortage of expert advice on how to manage what we eat or how we spend money. Unfortunately there’s not nearly enough discussion on how to be a more mindful consumer of news — which is plentiful and often free. I am hoping this essay sparks a wider conversation.
News, when consumed improperly, can not only rob us of our precious time, but it can also mask truly useful information in favor of fun but often trivial viral misinformation. It can even overwhelm us if it gets to what some call a “fear of missing out” or FOMO stage
With this in mind, here are three strategies to consider if you want to be a more purposeful consumer of news. Oddly enough they mirror some of the common best practices for managing a financial portfolio.
via A Beginner’s Guide to More Mindful Media Consumption — Medium.
