Taking a Media Break

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Taking a Media Break]( Taking a break from media in all forms is like a cleanse for your soul. In this modern age, we seldom question the pervasive presence of the media. Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, telephones, and websites are part of most people’s everyday experiences. They enable us to stay informed while sometimes taking us on amazing journeys. But the content and experiences that these outlets offer also consume space in our minds and can have a profound effect on our emotional state. If you are someone who feels like your life is oversaturated with the “buzz” that comes from the media, you may want to consider taking a break. A media fast involves not watching television, reading any newspapers or magazines, checking or sending any emails, or even talking on the phone. On the simplest level, undertaking this fast will free up thinking space. When you are constantly being bombarded with signals coming from outside sources, it can be hard to disassociate yourself, particularly if what you are hearing or reading is negative or stressful. Avoiding the media for a few weeks, or even just a few days, can help you center yourself. As you enjoy some quiet time and reconnect with other interests, the fast may even introduce you to creative aspects of yourself that you didn’t know existed. We may feel like something is lacking from our lives during the first few days of a fast. But it is this emptiness that opens up the space for a more expansive and clutter-free life. Research has shown that both news and television programming can have an intense effect on mood, even causing sadness and anxiety. Without the “noise” of the media running through your head, you are freer to focus your attention inward. Ideas will present themselves to you more readily, and you will find yourself available to revel in the small joys of your own life. You also will be freer to live in the present moment, rather than focusing on what’s going on in the news or your favorite soap opera. A media break can also help you develop a more conscious relationship with news and fictional entertainment. When you aren’t continuously subjected to the media, you are able to look at what you are seeing or reading more objectively. Taking a break from the media may also give you a greater sense of calm, balance, well-being, and a new perspective on life.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Overcoming Overwhelm]( Learn how to transform your mindset and achieve a lasting state of calm, focus, and purpose. With this groundbreaking course, Dr. Eric Maisel will teach you an innovative program for managing and preventing overwhelm. You’ll examine the causes, signs, and symptoms, and you’ll get all the expert tools to instantly de-stress and remain patient in today's busy world. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( - [Karmic Relationships: How to Identify Them and Break Free]( - [12-Minute Standing Abs Workout]( - [The Pineal Gland Miracle to Unlock Your Third Eye]( Recommended For You [HIIT Yoga Fusion]( [Learn More]( [Heal Subconscious Blocks to Weight Loss]( [Learn More]( [Reframing Your Narrative About Challenging Relationships]( [Learn More]( [The Science of Medical Intuition]( [Learn More]( [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength, and Mobility]( [Learn More]( [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [Talking to Dead People]( 4. [Getting Unstuck]( 5. [Hormone-Balancing Workout to Stay Fit Over 50]( 6. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 7. [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( 8. [What to Eat Over 40]( 9. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 10. [Overcoming Fear of Aging]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.