Comments on: Why The News Are Preventing You From Success (Day 22)

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:43:35 +0000

I have to admit I’ve become a news junky since the elections in 2008. As a result, I am a political activist and feel people need to get more involved in what is happening in our country. One way of doing this is through staying informed and getting your news from various sources, not just the tv.

I gather news from around the world via the net,twitter is great for this, and get various views and perspectives, including from blogs. I also get news from talk radio…I learn more each day. I find this a positive thing because I am more aware of what is going on in the world and within our government that will affect me and my children’s future.

I am a realist and do not believe in keeping our heads in the sand and ignoring reality around us. We just need to balance it out with hobbies and other interests, while including family time and religion in our lives. We also need to explain things to our children in child friendly terms so that they understand and are not afraid of what happens in the world, but teach them how they can help or protect themselves, ie:Haiti earthquake and other issues such as child abductions,etc.

This post is interesting and I agree we need to keep positive and balanced despite all the negative in the news or around us, but it is vital we stay proactive and involved in matters that concern our lives and those of future generations. Or their lives may not be so positive as a result.

Thanks for the post and opportunity to share my thoughts…I came across this via twitter, where I also find a lot of great resources and news I would not have known about, such as your site

Have a nice day!
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By: Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:40:13 +0000

Great post. The news is almost totally negative, and the radio talk shows are completely negative. You have to walk a balance between being informed and not being dragged down by the negativity.
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By: Patrick McIntosh

Patrick McIntosh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:37:32 +0000

Dude, I enjoy not watching or reading the news. It feels like I get sucked into a trap when I see the paper and want to avoid it but can’t avoid a peek. It is like the feeling I get when a person is gossiping. I want to ignore them but that little piece of evil curiosity is piqued. I like the comment about the law-of-attraction and paying attention to negative stuff. Good article!
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By: Nick Logan

Nick Logan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:21:17 +0000

I agree 100%…I’m a political junky, but I have to turn it off. So much negativity. It takes effort to stay positive. Garbage in Garbage out right…
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By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:50:17 +0000

I really like this post! The news is almost always one sided and they report mostly on negative stuff. You never see much about the good stuff happening in the world.

You know the saying…Negativity breeds Negativity!

Stay positive people!
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By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:49:06 +0000

Dr. Jon,

Thank-you for this post.

TV FREE AND LOVING IT

We stopped all TV three years ago, and have since stopped all radio and newspapers – with the following exceptions: once a year I watch the Tour de France coverage on TV, I regularly listen to Classics FM radio and scan the weekend papers for film, art and book reviews.

The result: fantastic – and addictive! The benefits are too numerous to list here, but include having a blast doing my hobbies, learning three languages, reading HUNDREDS of books, spending heaps more time with the people I love – not to mention avoiding the deluge of negativity that can be sprayed into your life from purveyors of bad news.

TV, radio etc is great for those who like it. No problem, but there is a world without mass media, and it’s fabulous.

Best, Robin
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By: Kathy Jodrey

Kathy Jodrey — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:59:15 +0000

Dr. Jon,

I couldn’t agree more! I very rarely watch the news. Not only is it full of negativity and hopelessness, but it is usually one sided.
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By: Rosina Wilson

Rosina Wilson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:40:11 +0000

Jon, I couldn’t agree with you more. The only thing more negative than watching/reading the news is being with people who talk about nothing else *but* the news.

I too avoid “the news” whenever possible. It’s difficult, but it’s worth it, and it’s very freeing. I am a firm believer in positive energy: having it, sharing it, and seeking it out in like-minded people.

Thanks, Jon~
Rosina

By: Ken Pickard

Ken Pickard — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:19:07 +0000

Dr Jon,

Great post about how the news affects your mind. It’s truly amazing how we can hear a negative story and it’s soon being passed around like the next best thing. Most people don’t understand the damaging affects this has. I really liked what you said about “…Negativity, Fear and Scarcity sells!” It’s sad but true.

I have also taken that choice to not listen to negative news. I believe we need to stay informed, however I pick only what I want to watch and listen to. I’m even seeing the results of how negative news affects my own children. It’s time we take a stand to raise the next generation with affirmations and love not with negativity and hopelessness.

Keep fighting the good fight.
Ken pickard
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