Here's how I keep from being overwhelmed by the 'gloomcycle'

The threat of a world war. Political assassinations. In the US, federal raids on unsuspecting migrants. There seems to be no end to terrifying news these days.

- Margaret Sullivan

In fact, it comes at us so unceasingly that numbness can set in. Or even depression or melancholy, like a black cloud over every part of our lives.

The “gloomcycle” is what Rachel Janfaza, who founded the gen Z-oriented site known as the Up and Up, has dubbed what’s going on. In a recent piece, she quoted one 23-year-old from Alabama: “I am really overwhelmed by all of the bad news I am seeing right now.”

Whatever generation we’re from, that’s a familiar sensation. The question is, how to deal with it? After all, particularly because of Donald Trump’s chaotic ways, it shows no signs of slowing down. And while it’s important not to tune out altogether, it’s also important to stay grounded. So where’s the balance?

I’m certainly not a life coach but as someone whose work requires me to stay connected and informed, I’ve developed some coping resources.

Here are three recommendations to manage the firehose of bad news and to protect your spiritual and emotional health while still staying engaged in the world.