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Go on a News Fast
Negative
news sells. In our society, more people will choose to watch the criminal trial
of a celebrity rather than the biography of a truly great human being. A
newspaper with a headline revealing the latest tragedy will sellmore copies
than one announcing the latest scientific breakthrough. The real problem is
that it is easy to getaddicted to reading and watching negative news. I know so
many people who begin their days by reading less than uplifting newspaper
stories and who end them by catching up on the latest crimes, accidents and
scandals on the late – night news.
I
am not against newspapers or television by any stretch of the imagination. As a
matter of fact, I find excellent information in many newspapers and have learned
much from the intelligent TV programs I have watched over the years. My point
is simply this: become more selective in the news you expose your mind to.Be
more deliberate in the way you read your newspaper and in the way you watch
your television. Before you start reading the morning paper, have a purpose in
mind. Use it as an information tool to serve you and to make you wiser rather
than as an excuse to help you pass time.
One
of the best ways to wean yourself from the “news addiction” that so many of us
suffer from is to go on a seven – days news fast. Vow not to read even one
negative story in the newspaper or watch even one negative news report on
television for the next week. You will notice two things. First, you will not
really miss out on much information. You will still hear about the most
important stories of the day from the conversations that circulate around your
office and through your encounters at home. Second, you will feel much more peaceful
and serene. As well, you will find that the seven – day news fast offers yet
another benefit: more time to do the things that will truly improve the quality
of your life.
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