19. Be intentional with news consumption
Set aside dedicated time to consume news, rather than getting drawn into the 24-hour news cycle. Read the newspaper in the morning rather than scrolling through Twitter all day to find out what’s going on. And keep in mind that at its core, the news business is part of the entertainment industry, designed to tug your emotions and keep you engaged.
“When you let other people – particularly people in the entertainment industry – form your opinions for you, or tell you what’s important, you give away your power,” writes Bennett. Watch and read mindfully, asking yourself whether your opinions on current events are yours or theirs.
20. Seek out new media
“Get out of your rut,” writes Bennett. “Doing, watching or listening to the same things every day makes time feel like it’s slipping right through your fingers.” Instead of falling back on the same media, use one of many daily habits of naturally productive people and search the internet for new ways to learn and stay entertained.
Whether you’re into podcasts, games, meditations, craft projects or artwork, you don’t have to restrict yourself to mass-market media. Spending time making new memories and finding new media will help to enrich your life.
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Source: RD.com
