{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 84: How To Deal With News-Related Stress","description":"How To Deal with News-Related Stress &amp;nbsp; As we enter the tail end of 2020, there\u2019s no question that stress and anxiety have taken center-stage for so many of us. There\u2019s so much triggering news filling our airwaves and online sources, and if you\u2019re struggling with news-related stress, you are not alone. In this episode I share some tips to help you cope. &amp;nbsp; First off, I want to be mindful not to downplay the gravity of the situation. To even be in a&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; While much is outside our control, there are things we can do to reduce the stress-causing inputs in our lives:  Step away from your news source(s) and limit your exposure to triggering information. Do something that distracts you and nurtures your creative side. Ensure that self-care is part of your daily rituals.  &amp;nbsp; If you want more, check out my book, The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress &amp;amp; Anxiety (Viva Editions).&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording","author_url":"http:\/\/drama-free-healthy-living-jess-cording.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/16622759\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/87708215"}