Happified host Susi Vine explores how empathetic, caring people can stay aware of world events without becoming overwhelmed, burned out, or hopeless. She distinguishes caring - staying aware and taking action toward positive outcomes - from carrying, which includes treating every headline as a personal emergency, and ruminating to the point of overwhelm, even burnout. Susi explores the value of boundaries around attention and news consumption, suggesting small, sustainable actions and the importance of seeking positive moments even in the midst of heavy times.
A brief mindfulness exercise invites you to set down what isn’t yours to carry.
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