|  | Take a News Snooze
If you are like me and your car radio is tuned to NPR, you check the New York Times headlines on your cell phone, or you don't fall asleep until The Daily Show is over, then this tip is for you.
 I am preparing for another news "vacation." I did it during the last election cycle two years ago, and I would highly recommend it.
As good citizens, many of us feel the obligation to keep up with
what is happening in our country and our world. Some of us use news as a way to trigger our activism on certain issues. Current events are a great conversation starter. But sometimes we need a break from partisan politics, natural disasters, the horrible things people do, and the state of the economy.
If you have already made up your mind who you are going to vote for and the candidates and spin doctors are just making you anxious, stepping away from the TV and radio could be a good thing. I'm not suggesting taking a news snooze for an extended period of time. Try it for just two weeks. If that seems impossible, how about two days? I hope you find it as refreshing as I did.
Self care may sometimes be putting on blinders and ear plugs to cleanse your mind and soul.
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