Outrage Exhaustion: How to Avoid Burnout in Today's Nonstop Breaking News Cycle


Outrage exhaustion and burnout are real, but you can do something about it.

In a world with 24/7 breaking news stories, burnout and outrage exhaustion are inevitable. With the algorithms, our shortened attention spans and the whistleblower provided evidence that social media sites prioritize and amplify emotionally volatile content, it’s no wonder it feels like a nonstop media barrage on our sense of safety and stability. But don't worry, there are ways to reclaim your energy.

 
 

It's time to reclaim your power and prioritize your energetic maintenance 

Watch the discussion between Dr. Adia Gooden and Nikki Innocent and use the resource guide below to help process the wisdom shared and other tips and tricks to overcome the overwhelm of outrage exhaustion!

As you watch, I’d love for you to consider:

  • What does the current outrage landscape feel like to you?

  • How has your mental, emotional, psychological or relational health been impacted?

If you'd like to learn more about outrage exhaustion and strategize ways to overcome it in your life, reach out to info@nikkiinnocent.com

Nikki offers a body of work in Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty where she helps you create a customized plan for how to navigate outrage exhaustion, regulate your stress response cycle and authentically approach divisive issues.

What can you do to authentically resist outrage exhaustion?

1) Prioritize your energetic maintenance through mindfulness and release

  • Track your energy — similar to time tracking, pay attention to the things that drain your energy or recharge your energy during the day

  • Release the pressure of other people's expectations

  • Notice when you are swinging on the pendulum of all or nothing thinking

2) Reclaim your power and choice by flexing your boundaries

On your social and news feeds actively manage what you allow:

  • Unfollow, block and mute accounts that are an assault on your energy

  • Set intentional time or exposure limits

  • Know that silence isn't necessarily complicity

Thanks for checking out this talk! I hope you found it insightful and it got your wheels turning. If you’re interested in diving deeper, here are a few options to explore: