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 Here's what I'm doing for myself right now: Not talking with non-Americans about the election. You can talk to each other. Thanks. (Spouse may be a mild exception.) Phone hygiene I've removed some social media from my phone and put all of it on a back screen-page along with reputable news sources. So, when I'm tempted to scroll, I have better choices. (See also point 5.) Feed hygiene I've had a look through some of my subscriptions and got rid of the ones that aren't serving me any more. This is mostly to do with podcasts that have got too repetitive, Substacks I don't actually read. It feels like I'm uncluttering my attention. Local hygiene When my surroundings are messy, I notice my stress levels going up. So, I'm going to tidy something on entering or leaving a room, whenever possible, and commit to not leaving my stuff about. Recommitting to good journalism* I decided against dropping my subscription to the Washington Post when Bezos interfered....