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Do you have any “doomers” in your life? It’s the kind of person who always sends you bad news or tends to be overly pessimistic.
Here’s what a therapist had to say about it, “Doomerism is a mindset that’s rooted in chronic pessimism and worst-case scenario thinking.” It’s that feeling that nothing will get better and nothing you do matters.
Unfortunately, social media plays a big role. You’ve heard of the phrase doomscrolling before. The more negative content you engage with, the more you see. And this creates the false feeling that your reality is full of despair.
But that’s not the full picture . . . it’s just what your algorithm is feeding you. And here’s the problem: Doomerism can lead to anxiety, burnout, and isolation. It also makes people stop taking ownership in their own lives.
So, what can you do to break out of this cycle? Limit your news intake . . . Stop doomscrolling . . . And focus on small actions you can control.
As one expert put it, quote, “Agency is the antidote to helplessness.”
(HuffPo)
