Are you consuming the news, or is the news consuming you?While it's certainly important to be informed, there's a line in the sand between being adequately informed and over-informed. For many of us, regularly crossing that line leads to negative health and wellness effects.On today's show: how to protect your headspace while also staying informed.Here's a preview:[3:00] 5 reasons why it's so darn easy to get caught up in the news cycle[15:00] Headline stress disorder's effect of excessive new consumption on our physical and mental health[18:00] The dopamine loop: 2 reasons why overconsumption of stuff is similar to overconsumption of news[27:00] 3 tips and a final word Resources mentioned:1440The SkimmThe Dopamine Seeking-Reward Loop (via Psychology Today)How the news changes the way we think and behave (via BBC)Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy