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Discuss the questions with a partner.
• Do you think the news influences people too much? Why or why not?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of consuming too much news? |
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Read the magazine article about news addiction and match the titles (a-g)
to the paragraphs (1-5). 0) is an example. One title is extra.
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Do you find yourself checking your phone after dinner or before going to bed in an
effort
to stay up-to-date and informed about all the latest headlines? Are you tired of
being
bombarded with media content 24/7? (A) News addiction is a
type of dependency that
develops when you read or watch news about current events.
Your newsfeed may be full of interesting stories and engaging topics, but if it has become a source of stress for you instead of peace, then you need to take steps toward recovery. Reducing your intake of news can save you a lot of time every day and reduce stress and anxiety. Here are six ways to stop being a news addict. |
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f Every time you check social media to read the news, you're
training your brain to desire
digital excitement. You may feel like you need to stay "informed" in order to avoid
missing
out on important events, but in reality, it's just setting yourself up for trouble.
(B) If you
feel like you're over-consuming news content, get up from your computer or turn off
your
television and phone. Stay offline and unplug.
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f Every time you check social media to read the news, you're
training your brain to desire
digital excitement. You may feel like you need to stay "informed" in order to avoid
missing
out on important events, but in reality, it's just setting yourself up for trouble.
(B) If you
feel like you're over-consuming news content, get up from your computer or turn off
your
television and phone. Stay offline and unplug.
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You're probably aware that excessive news consumption can lead to a news addiction, but
that doesn't mean you should completely stop consuming media. Instead, try to keep your
news consumption under control. If you feel like you're stressed out by the news, take a
break. When you're ready to return to news consumption, do so in a more relaxed manner.
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When you're constantly checking your phone, watching the news or listening to podcasts,
you're at risk of experiencing different emotions. You may feel anxious when you hear a
news story about current dramatic issues. Be aware of what touches your feelings and
develop strategies to help you relax. You may use relaxation techniques or distracting
activities to help you get yourself back under control. (C)
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