Putting news in its proper place

- Does checking the news make you less productive at work?…Let me provide some context.…There was a 500 company study…but The Better Works Group.…They found that 87% of workers reported…reading and getting involved…in a social media argument.…50% of employees reported witnessing…a political conversation…turn into a verbal jousting match…on company time.…Many people will admit that extreme events…such as an election, or a disaster…even if it happens on the other side of the world…can have a negative impact…on their personal productivity.…

Now, I don't want to say…that you should never check the news.…Or that talking about politics is a bad thing.…That's one of the benefits…of living in this day and age…we can have these kinds of conversations openly.…But, we must also remain focused…in order to be productive.…It's crucial that we protect our attention…and become more effective at using our time wisely…rather than allowing our work place…to become news distracted.…

So, how can we stay aware of what's happening…in the world, while not allowing the world…