Stress-busting hacks for news anxiety including how to switch off and food to eat

ok.co.uk:

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolds, recent news has been enough to cause even the calmest of people into panic. Whether it’s hearing stories of people desperately attempting to find safety, or attempting to figure out how to discuss events with their children, the news cycle can often present a big challenge to our wellbeing.

And though no amount of self-care will change the behaviours of political leaders, we can change how we react to situations that are way out of our control.

OK! spoke to a range of experts about the simple rituals that we can practise to help deal with any anxiety caused by the news right now… Be mindful of your media consumption It may feel important to stay-up-to date with the news as it unfolds, but it’s equally important to know when to switch off from the 24/7 newscycle. “We have all become addicted to news ‘fear porn’,” explains energy healer Antonia Harman, founder of DivineEmpowerment.co.uk. “Limit your consumption to once a day or once every few days." ...And search for positive stories too While being mindful of media habits, leading child psychologist Dr Alison McClymont encourages people to look for the more uplifting stories among the headlines. “If you want to be connected to the Ukraine crisis, seek out the positive human stories in this,” she says. “Look for stories of helpers, and human kindness.” Understand what you can do to help While many of us may feel helpless when confronted with global disruption on this scale, finding out how we can help others in a meaningful way can aid feeling powerless.