In this ever-changing world, sometimes it’s difficult to stay informed and up to date on matters that—well, matter. Our attention is being pulled in a million different directions so it gets easy to feel overwhelmed. Things that don’t matter distract us, or sometimes, we just don’t want to hear about what’s going on in the world. The thing is, it’s important to keep up on current events. You need to stay enlightened and think critically about what’s going on in order to be an informed global citizen. Read on to find out more and let me know what you think in the comments section.
Make A Commitment- Everyday, try to watch the news, read the paper or some magazines. I made BBC News the homepage of Google Chrome on my computer. That way, I have today’s headlines up on my computer on a daily basis. I know your schedule is packed, but in today’s information age, it’s not hard to keep up. All you have to do is make a commitment.
Keep Up On Local And Global News- Keep up on domestic and international news while also keeping an eye out for the newsworthy events happening in your backyard. At the same time, focus on areas that interest you. For example, I have many of friends from Miami who tend to focus on the news and goings on in Cuba.
Download A News App- To save time, download a news app. That way, you’ll know what’s going on the fly. While you’re standing in line at the supermarket or waiting in a doctor’s office, you have the news right at your fingertips. Easy access is ideal sometimes.
Balance Your News- News outlets tend to be partial to one side or another so it feels like you’re getting an opinion rather than the news. To stay better informed, keep up on more than one news outlet. Read the New York Times and USA Today or the Wall Street Journal to stay balanced and up to date on what you’re reading.
Stay Positive- Listening to news can sometimes make you feel like the world is ending. Bad news sells more than good news when it comes to certain outlets. That’s why you need to keep your mind up to date on good news. Read outlets like Upworthy to get your fix of some positive stuff. It’s important that you stay informed and mentally healthy.
