The news makes me anxious. What can I do?
If the news ramps up your anxiety, you’re not broken. Modern news is optimized for urgency and constant updates. Below are a few practical steps that reduce anxiety while keeping you informed.
1) Reduce triggers first (notifications + feeds)
- Turn off news push notifications.
- Remove news apps from your home screen (keep them searchable).
- Avoid “infinite scroll” sources for daily intake.
2) Replace volume with one calm summary
Anxiety increases when your brain gets alarm without context. Summaries reduce noise and provide the “shape” of the day in minutes.
3) Add a 30-second reflection
- What actually changed?
- Why does it matter?
- Is there anything I can do, or should I simply note it and move on?
How Tiny Rock fits
The Tiny Rock is designed for this exact problem: short daily news briefs with sources, plus a reflection step to reduce reactivity.