Everyone is affected by what is in the news, because it projects strong negative energy is powerful. It has a powerfull. We are made up of energy and we should be constantly on look out for how what we focus on affects us energetically. Once you understand how energy works, you can see why it's important to have a balance of negative and positive. They are both needed to create a strong consistent surge of power. The energy to create change happens with balance and intention. Focusing on too much negative information on social media and the news will lead you to be overly charged and become stressed or burned out. Limit your exposure to a few minutes of the news. Just enough to keep up to date will allow you to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Burnout is already a real possibility for most caregivers, so don't add more fuel to your fire. Stay calm, focus on what good can come from all this stuff happening today. I realize it's hard to see the good, but we all know things settle down eventually. It's up to each of us to be responsible for our energy and, as a caregiver, we directly affect people in our care. If you care for someone who watches negative news all day long, you can explain to them how it affects the home. Have them listen to this podcast. Bring some positivity in the form of favorite music, or comedy show. Almost anything is better than watching the news, except for crime t.v. Encourage them to take brakes. Stress directly affects your health and is proven to worsen pain. If they won't turn the news off, you can put in earplugs to hear an upbeat podcast or music yourself. Remember, you can't force people to change, but you can influence them by your action. This is a form of self-care and you should protect yourself from caregiver burnout. You are doing a great job and I appreciate you listening to my podcast today. Remember to always include yourself in the care you give. That includes keeping your energy well-balanced and positively charged so you can keep performing well. Website is www.samdamm.com. Pre-order the Redefining Caregiving Book today. Learn a better way to survive and thrive as a caregiver. Thanks for listening!
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