Newlyweds tragically killed in car crash.

Authorities say a new strain of COVID-19 puts millions of children at risk.

Banks threaten that a wave of foreclosures will ruin the housing market.

Stock market crashes.

Did you feel that?

The preceding headlines raised your blood pressure ever so slightly. Even worse, they tainted your mind for the entire day.

And yes, I apologize for doing so. But I’m trying to make a point.

I only wrote a few headlines.

How many negative headlines do you consume in a day?

Constant exposure to negative headlines is like allowing a boxer to jab at your brain relentlessly.

It will take its toll, especially if you begin your day with them.

You’re mistaken if you think reading the news or having the radio or TV playing in the background doesn’t affect you.

Your brain is always on and constantly scanning for information. And, due to an inborn survival mechanism, it will always seek out negative news first.

Ask yourself this question.

What would I miss if I didn’t hear or see the news for one day?

Or

What if I started my day with something positive and uplifting?

Would it change how you viewed the world?

I’m almost sure it would.

Yes, bad things are happening in the world, but most of them will not change your life.

So refrain from allowing headlines to color how you see the world, especially first thing in the morning. Your mind and your blood pressure will both be better off.

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