When was the last time you paused before reaching for your phone in the morning?
Before checking the news, your inbox, texts or notifications, did you check in with yourself?
If we’re being honest, most of us don’t. We wake up and immediately start reacting to the external noise and world’s agenda without even noticing how we feel, what we need, or where our focus truly belongs.
It’s no wonder burnout is on the rise and a serious crisis that demands our attention. The problem is that we’re constantly being fed (and consuming) what I call “Bad NEWS”:
BAD NEWS:
N – Negative
E – Exhausting
W – Wasteful
S – Stressful
And the more we feed our attention to Negative, Exhausting, Wasteful and Stressful (NEWS), the more worried, overwhelmed and disconnected we feel. But what if, instead of reacting to the noise out there, we learned to tune in to our own internal news source first?
Allow me to introduce … your Internal NEWS™ Compass! Before checking your phone, your computer, or the headlines, take just two minutes to check in with the one source that actually matters most: YOU.
Here’s how your Internal NEWS™ Compass works:
N – Notice: What am I noticing in my mind, body and breath right now?
E – Experience: What am I experiencing or feeling right now (without judgement)?
W – Wellness: What do I need to support my well-being right now or today?
S – Success: What does success look or feel like for you right now or today?
That’s it! This simple check-in helps you anchor your energy, clarify your priorities, and lead your day with intention instead of urgency.
Here’s Why This Kind of NEWS Matters Most:
You can’t control the external news you wake up to each day,
but you can always control the source you trust and tune in to.
When your attention is constantly directed at that which is Negative, Exhausting, Wasteful and Stressful, that becomes your reality. But when you begin the day by checking in with you, you reclaim the power to choose how you want to feel, lead, and live.
This isn’t just a mindset trick. It’s a daily leadership and wellness practice. One that helps us prevent burnout, protect our peace, and show up in life and business to serve from a place of clarity, calm, and confidence.
So… What’s the NEWS today?
Pause. Check in with your Internal NEWS™ Compass first and then share it with someone who needs this kind reminder too!
