Hello dear soul,

In today’s journal entry, I explore how the podcasts we listen to affect our mental and physical health.

As in all times in history, the world is full of “calamity howlers” or those who spread doom and gloom. Many of them are podcasters. Why do they do this? It gets the clicks! But why do we click?! Because of our brain’s negativity bias… yup, our brain is wired to pay attention to dangers in our environment and the creators of media know this.

Here’s the thing though, by paying attention to fear-driven content, it sends our thoughts spiraling into negativity. As we know, our thoughts affect our mental health as well as our physical health. Just notice how your body feels when you’re angry vs when you’re happy!

So, to be happy and positive, we must turn our attention away from podcasters who trigger fear and anxiety in our minds and choose more positive uplifting media.

I hope this helps you to feel more positive!
I wish you many blessings,
Kate

P.s. Here's the quote from today's entry:

"Be sure and not take on false suggestion. The world is full of calamity howlers. Turn from them, every one, no matter how great you think they may be. You haven't the time to waste over anything that is negative." Ernest S Holmes "Creative Mind and Success" (1919)

P.p.s Here's the video of why you should rethink the songs you listen to: https://youtu.be/582adujXZpY

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Who's the Lightbearer? Me. Kate Harmony, an INFP. What's in the Library? My journals. What's in my journals? My secrets. Subscribe and see ;)
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