Welcome to News Hermit, where I share my journey of stepping back from the noise and embracing a more mindful, balanced approach to life. Join me as I explore how unplugging from constant news can lead to deeper understanding, positivity, and genuine connection.
Born from the realization that modern news consumption can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, News Hermit is more than just a choice to disconnect—it’s a move toward choosing how one wants to live.
I believe that staying informed about big things is important, but so is deciding when, where, and how to engage with the world. We cannot know our whole vast world, but we can choose what we pay attention to. Stepping back from the urgency of daily news cycles and endless scrolling, we reclaim our time and energy for what truly matters: meaningful conversations, deep thinking, enjoying art and literature, and finding joy in life’s simple moments.
News Hermit isn’t about ignoring reality; it’s about choosing to engage with the world in a way that enriches your mind and nourishes your soul. Join me in discovering the freedom that comes from tuning out the noise and tuning into life.
Chris Bell, A News Hermit
FURTHER READING / BLOG ENTRIES
- The News Hermit Manifesto: My Personal Approach
- Tuning Out: My Quiet Act of Defiance
- The First Step on My News Hermit Journey: Transforming My Morning Routine
- Turning Toward Positivity: Embracing the Fun and Good News
- An Unexpected Setback on the News Hermit Journey
- Why I’m Choosing to Unplug (But Not Give Up)
- What About Emergencies? The Connected Hermit Explained
- The Illusion of Urgency
- Beatriz Flamini and My News Hermit Journey: A Tale of Two Hermits
- Finding Boring News: A Sensible Solution for Sensational Times
- What If Chicken Little Was Right?
- Pro and Con: Missing a Shared Moment, Finding Unexpected Clarity
- Celebrating Christmas with Family
- Hermiting Through the Noise (and Feeling Pretty Good About It)
- News Hermit Emerges… and Gets Gut Punched
- I’m Not a Hermit. At Least Not Anymore.