Everyone’s talking about the newest Netflix show, and of course it feels like I have to watch it before TikTok spoils the ending. Then there’s the news — I tell myself I need to check in every day so I don’t fall behind on what’s going on in my city, my country, and the world. And don’t even get me started on celebrity gossip; sometimes I realize I know far too much about a stranger’s love life for someone I’ve never even met.
Add to the responsibility of caring for ourselves, our families, and our friends, and it’s no wonder life feels noisy. There’s so much coming at us from outside our inner circles. But here’s the thing: most of it doesn’t even feel overwhelming in the moment. Why? Because it entertains us. It distracts us. It keeps us busy.
And hey, I’m not pointing fingers here. I love a good series. Severance and Shrinking on Apple TV? Two of my favourites. But sometimes I stop and ask myself: how much of what I’m taking in is actually pulling me away from getting to know myself?
Have you ever thought about that? Are you being intentional with what you choose to watch, read, or listen to? Does it make you feel lighter, or does it leave you doubting yourself — maybe even carrying around a little more negativity than before? It’s worth paying attention to. Because here’s the truth: you’re an incredible, powerful human being. Anything that tears you down or keeps you stuck in fear and heaviness doesn’t deserve your full attention.
Take the news for example. How many times have you caught yourself watching the same story on repeat, the same doom-and-gloom headlines circling again and again? That cycle doesn’t build you up — it just drains you.
When all that noise starts to blur together, it’s easy to forget what peace even feels like. That’s why one of the best things you can do for yourself is carve out a few minutes of quiet every day. No distractions, no scrolling, no background noise. Just you. Sit in silence. Breathe. Let your mind settle. At first, it might feel uncomfortable. You’ll probably catch yourself itching to grab your phone or find something to do. But if you let that urge pass, if you give stillness a chance, something shifts. The noise fades. Perspective returns. You begin to see what really matters.
There’s a voice inside you that’s always speaking, but you need quiet to hear it. It’s not loud; it’s gentle. And it always wants the best for you.
So try it. Wake up a little earlier and sit with yourself in the stillness of the morning. Or wind down at night and let the quiet hold you. Just breathe, go inward, and listen. You might be surprised at how much you discover when you finally give yourself the chance to just be.
