Replacing Doomscrolling with Breathwork and Hope
The source, presented as excerpts from a Mental Health Minute Newsletter, provides advice on improving mental well-being through intentional habits. One section addresses the phenomenon of “doomscrolling,” defining it as the compulsive consumption of negative news that increases anxiety, and offers the alternative practice of “hopescrolling,” which involves seeking positive, solution-oriented content. Practical tips are provided to foster this shift, such as setting time limits, managing notifications, and deleting upsetting applications. A second section advocates for the benefits of breathwork, describing it as a simple, accessible practice that can reduce stress, enhance focus, and promote emotional balance. Specific techniques like box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and diaphragmatic breathing are detailed as introductory methods for incorporating conscious breath control into a daily routine.
