March 8

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Turn Off the News

I've never been one who watches the news. Today I was reminded why.

I had to get my car inspected. While I was doing work on my laptop in the waiting area, the local news was on.

Here's what I learned.

  • People are stealing catalytic converters off cars in the town of Bridgewater.
  • COVID-19 is probably going to become a seasonal illness.
  • There was a shooting outside a school.

Here's what I didn't learn.

  • How to protect myself or my loved ones from such atrocities.
  • Anything positive.

They say a leading cause of mental illness is feeling like you have no control over your work or your future.

If you're a news-watcher, try turning it off for a day or two.

The important things, like pandemics and global warfare, you'll hear about from your friends. You can look up more details then.

In the meantime...unless you're going to take additional action to put what's on the news to good use...you're better off spending your news-watching time on more important things.

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About Jonathan Roberts

I am the founder and director of the South Shore Piano School, and I have been teaching the piano for nearly 20 years. My work centers around bringing music to the lives of kids, parents, and adults in an enriching, meaningful way. At the South Shore Piano School, my incredible colleagues and I accomplish this through skill-based teaching, community, and an innovative, people-first business model. You can read more about me here.

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