126: Fear - The Real Danger Of The Coronavirus

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126: Fear - The Real Danger Of The Coronavirus

There is always something to be afraid of.

This is by design. The media outlets, social media platforms and people in the public domain all have a vested interest in promoting this fear: it keeps you coming back for more information.

This leads to advertisement revenue.

The real world risk for most of us from the Coronavirus is minimal. There is little that you can do to prevent it.

I prefer to step back, turn off the 24hr news cycle and look at life as it actually is, not as what I am being told it is.

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111: Why We Are All Trapped In A Social Media Echo-Chamber

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111: Why We Are All Trapped In A Social Media Echo-Chamber

Social media uses algorithms designed to promote maximum engagement.

It does this by showing posts to people who will engage (positively or negatively) - typically this is the same people over and over again.

This creates an echo-chamber that distorts your reality - if left unchecked it can make you feel like the whole world is split (and viciously attacking each other) all around the issues closest to you.

This will corrupt your thinking and is simply untrue.

In this episode I break down how this happens and the impact it will have on your mental state, as well as how best to manage it.

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57: How To Avoid Being Triggered By Social Media

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57: How To Avoid Being Triggered By Social Media

Social media is a double edged sword. It is an amazing tool to catch up, connect and dispel feelings of loneliness, however it comes at a cost.

It exposes you to the unfiltered thoughts of others. On occasion, this will be triggering. Worse still, you never know when this will occur.

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