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Scenario

How to stay informed without becoming paralyzed by local news

I started following local news on Twitter to stay informed but now I'm constantly anxious about crime and politics in my neighborhood and I don't know what's actually dangerous versus what gets clicks.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital information streams can distort perception of actual risk while creating real psychological distress.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Online community — its gifts and limits?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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