I have found that this 24/7 news via all media sites has heightened my anxiety level. And I have found that the news headlines that are featured on Good Morning America is repeated on the supposedly hard-hitting news of World News Tonight. I remember when news was a 15 min. broadcast one time a day! I know it is important to get the news out there, but a lot of news is just “teasers” and “news bites” to get viewers to tune in for ratings sake. That is appalling. Now with viewers sending in “tweets” and their own self-recorded videos to the news stations, we are bombarded with almost every angle there is to see – whether it is a horrible car accident or murder on the streets. I have learned to take my news in little bites and to avoid the sensationalism and scare tactics that just provoke anxiety. I do not want to be in a cocoon and not know what is going on around me – locally and worldly – but I have come to recognize the stations that announce the news that aren’t so greedy for viewer share for their particular rating and advertising needs.
Just the Facts by Lorene Chandler
January 10, 2015 by ElderChicks
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Remember what the media calls “news” is just the unusual and sensational stuff that is going on in the world. They can usual sprinkle in a few heartwarming, happy news as well. Don’t be fooled into believing that the media’s slant is any more the “news” than beautiful heartwarming and feel good stories that are happening everyday in the world and even your neighborhood.
Amen!
I agree. Instant news these days can cause angst. It’s a matter of choice and discipline.
I chose not to be a slave to my electronic devices. Things will happen. It’s not that I can do much about world events, so I deal with communications morning and evening. If family phones that is different. I do answer. However otherwise I screen calls.
Works well so far.
It’s tough living with such access but I do enjoy finding instant info to my questions on the net.
Am 70 and keeping young by being in touch with all ages.
Have to admit instant news can be too hectic. All things in moderation, as the old saying states. True
this is why we love public radio. no ads. no scary broadcasts.
I like public radio and TV, too. Just the facts—no drama.