Mental Resilience
13-17
Doomscrolling and Cortisol Management
Breaking the cycle of negative news consumption to protect your nervous system.
THE TOLL
Constant consumption of bad news spikes your cortisol levels. This leads to anxiety, poor sleep, and a lack of focus.
TACTICS
1. Keyword Muting: Use the mute features on your apps to block words that cause you stress.
2. Set a Timer: Limit news apps to 15 minutes a day.
3. The Positive Ratio: For every bad news post you see, find one wholesome or funny account to look at.
Constant consumption of bad news spikes your cortisol levels. This leads to anxiety, poor sleep, and a lack of focus.
TACTICS
1. Keyword Muting: Use the mute features on your apps to block words that cause you stress.
2. Set a Timer: Limit news apps to 15 minutes a day.
3. The Positive Ratio: For every bad news post you see, find one wholesome or funny account to look at.