Taking a Media Break | by Madisyn Taylor 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 by Dr. Deanna Minich Most people think that carving out time for creativity is a luxury rather than a necessity. What they don't realize is that creativity is the missing link to functioning at their absolute best. We endanger our physical, mental and emotional health when we ignore our impulse to create. Whatever blocks you're dealing with in your life, taking just a few moments each day to write a poem, doodle in a notebook, or pick up a paintbrush will reduce your stress, improve your energy, and help your physical, mental and emotional health flourish. And you don't have to be a creative genius to improve your quality of life: all you need is to find your creative path and nurture it. In this course, you'll learn how to embrace creativity in every aspect of your life. Daily videos recorded by Dr. Deanna Minich and the in-depth reflection questions will teach you how to be healthy through expressing creativity in many forms. You'll explore your unique creative process and find out which type of creative you are. You'll also learn how to leave judgement and perfectionism behind and instead achieve the best health of your life through fun, fulfilling, creative expression. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Intimacy Without Responsibility 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. Overcoming Body Stiffness 4. Heal Your Inner Child 5. Master the Path of the Peaceful Warrior 6. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 7. From Codependent to Independent 8. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 9. Speaking Your Truth in Relationships 10. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!
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