The main focus of my blog is to look into the sheer speed at which news, poll results, and rumors are spread on social media has altered politics. Unlike in the days before the internet, when people had to wait for the next newspaper or TV news broadcast to acquire the latest news, Internet news is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This has been taken a step further by social media. While news is available at any time on numerous websites, most individuals spend more time on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter than on serious news or political websites. This means that anytime you log in, you'll see all of the most recent hot news items and comments posted by your friends.
When is enough, enough? Are you a self-proclaimed news junkie? Do you spend hours scrolling through your social media feeds to consume the latest political, health, environmental or technology news? Understanding current events and what’s happening around the world keeps us informed and helps us to understand what might affect our lives. But when does news consumption become harmful to our mental health and productivity? Negative news stories increase personal worry We’re inundated with negative news stories daily. Conflicts, natural disasters, and other upsetting events are routinely pushed to our news feeds on social media, in newspapers, and through our electronic devices. Often times we feel anxious when we hear about distressing events and have empathy for those who are affected. But, did you know that according to psychologists, negative news could aggravate our personal worries that are not even related to the content of the news story? Solution : If you’re worried a...
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