A thread from NPR on how to cope with stressful news cycles as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine is making some eyes roll.
NPR truly is Sesame Street for grownups
— ryan.s (@skeletmans) February 25, 2022
That’s pretty much what it is:
🧵 Thread: Russia’s attack on Ukraine means there’s a stressful news cycle ahead of us. The reality of conflict is always a shock to the system.
Here are 5 ways to cope.https://t.co/L3NR6BONZt
— NPR (@NPR) February 25, 2022
Gee, people never would have thought of these things on their own:
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🫁 Breathe
If you’re feeling your body contracting or overheating, step away from whatever you’re doing and take a deep breath.
— NPR (@NPR) February 25, 2022
🏃Get moving
Do something that feels good for your body and gets you out of your head. Go for a walk, jog or run. Take a moment to do a deep clean or comfort decorating to create a cozier space, or even learn a new skill.
— NPR (@NPR) February 25, 2022
🍲Nourish yourself
The kitchen is a safe space for a lot of us. Maybe this is the time that you finally recreate a family recipe, or maybe you learn how to make a prettier pie, or maybe you just lose yourself to a kitsch reorganization.
— NPR (@NPR) February 25, 2022
🧑🤝🧑Stay connected:
When the news is scary, it’s easy to get lost in our own heads. Reach out to loved ones instead. That could look like sitting down to write an actual letter to a relative, spending time with neighbors or playing games with family.
— NPR (@NPR) February 25, 2022
📵Log off
Remember that it’s okay to not be plugged into the news 24/7. By turning off your alerts or just scanning the headlines once a day, you may be able to feel more grounded and prioritize yourself and loved ones.
— NPR (@NPR) February 25, 2022
What would we do without NPR?
Ukrainians are fighting for their lives, taking up arms, and building homemade Molotov cocktails to fight Russians who are invading their homes and your first thought is, "How can we comfort Americans who are watching the news from their couch 5,000 miles away."
— Natalie Johnson (@nataliejohnsonn) February 25, 2022
NPR has identified the real victim of this conflict: NPR https://t.co/i7DTlinOyZ
— Queen of AnCapistan (@syd_viciously) February 25, 2022
A nation getting attacked is bad and all but what about me!? The person who still reads NPR for some reason!? https://t.co/xo5Ohl4VSz
— Joe Pontillo (@JoePontillo) February 25, 2022
Must have been written by a Millennial or younger. https://t.co/dOwgfYhHnt
— Stacey – Gen X the Let’s Find Out Generation (@ScotsFyre) February 25, 2022
It is always important to remember that during this stressful news cycle, we are the true forgotten victims. https://t.co/tLRwbMqcNC
— Joash Brunet (@joashbrunet) February 25, 2022
Exactly how far sheltered from life is the average NPR listener? https://t.co/Jm5MraVhRb
— Craic Yehuda (@indoeuropa) February 25, 2022
Considering NPR was among the media that spent the last couple of years terrifying their listeners about Covid-19, it shouldn’t be surprising they think their audience needs some therapy advice.
6) avocado toast https://t.co/n39htyf7xt
— Nino (@baldingschemer) February 25, 2022
We’re a little surprised that didn’t make the list.
