The avoidance of consuming regularly scheduled broadcast or digital reports presenting current events constitutes a conscious decision to limit exposure to a specific form of information. An example of this is choosing to read long-form articles or books instead of viewing a nightly news program.
This approach can be undertaken to mitigate stress, reduce feelings of anxiety related to negative events, and reclaim time for alternative activities. Historically, individuals have limited news consumption during periods of personal difficulty or societal upheaval, seeking respite from overwhelming information.
