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Are you bonking? Bonking—also known as “hitting the wall” or “hunger flat”—happens when you feel mentally and physically exhausted from not eating. You may even faint.

Quickest fix: Refined sugar, even better with chocolate. Healthier fix: Fruit and fruit juice.

I am not a doctor.

Take control of the information that you are exposed to with these steps:

Curate Your News Sources: Follow reputable news outlets that provide balanced reporting. Consider subscribing to newsletters or apps that deliver only highlights, so you are not bombarded with every single development.

Set Time Limits: Allocate specific times during the day to catch up on news, rather than consuming it constantly. This can help you stay informed without feeling inundated.

Filter Social Media: Unfollow accounts or mute topics that frequently share distressing content. Instead, follow accounts that inspire or bring joy.

Focus on Positive Stories: Seek out websites or segments that highlight uplifting, human-interest stories to balance the negativity.

Engage in Media-Free Activities: Take breaks from screens and spend time doing activities that bring you peace—whether that’s reading, gardening, exercising, or simply enjoying a hobby.

Practice Mindfulness: When you feel overwhelmed, pause and practice mindfulness or meditation. This practice can help you remain grounded despite troubling headlines.

Create a Balanced News Diet

Creating a balanced “news diet” involves consuming information thoughtfully and intentionally, much like maintaining a healthy diet. Here’s how I can do it:

Diversify Sources: Rely on a mix of reputable news outlets to get different perspectives. This prevents over-reliance on one source and reduces bias.

Balance the Content: Include both hard news (current events, politics, global issues) and soft news (human-interest stories, culture, science advancements).

Schedule News Time: Set aside specific times to catch up on news. Avoid checking headlines constantly throughout the day.

Include Positive News: Incorporate uplifting sources like the *Good News Network* or *Positive News* to balance out the negativity.

Avoid doom scrolling: Be mindful of how much time you spend scrolling through distressing or sensational headlines on social media.

Critical Thinking: Question the sources, motives, and accuracy of the news you are consuming. Look for articles with citations and well-supported arguments.

Limit Opinion Pieces: While editorials can provide context, focus on factual reporting to avoid getting swept up in emotionally charged takes.

Take Breaks: Media-free days can help you recharge mentally and emotionally.