Lifestyle

Ask Alex : Fed Up With The World

Hey Alex!

The state of the world has really got me down. Everywhere I look it’s constant negativity. I feel like everything is in complete chaos and it’s only going to get worse. I’m tired of the stupidity. I’m tired of the meanness. I’m just tired. I don’t think anything can be done, I just wanted to get your take.

Sincerely,

Fed Up With The World

 

Hey Fed Up With The World!

Aren’t we all. I think as a population in general we are all over it. I know I am. It is disheartening to be constantly bombarded with all the negativity, but unfortunately that negativity is very real and as good as an individual might be, I think we all have played a part in the decline.

People are attracted to the chaos and that is evident in what gets reported on all our news. We hear of the latest murder, the latest greed at the gas pumps, the latest gossip, and we are to blame for what we hear. If it wasn’t what drove the ratings, the media would not bring it to you as a top story.

Unless there is a cultural change in what we perceive as important, I’m with you, we will continue to see a steady decline through division and chaos.

This doesn’t mean that the negativity has to rule your world though. You have no control over what goes on outside of your control. So focus on what you can change to make yourself feel better and what you can change to bring back good in your community.

Learn a new skill, sharpen up on an old hobby, talk with friends, volunteer, do what you can to change how you feel and remember that good begets further good. 

You can’t change the world but you can change your world and how you perceive things.

Sincerely,

Alex

 

You can check out more of Alex’s advice by clicking here : Ask Alex : Dating After Death of a Spouse

If you enjoy reading Alex’s advice, send in your questions or situations to AskAlex@fetchyournews.com. Each week, Alex will answer a new question or provide some friendly advice on issues we deal with every day. Whether it’s serious, fun, interesting, or you’re just stuck, send in your questions to Ask Alex for a little bit of outside perspective on life.

Ask Alex

Recent Posts

Apple Cider Pancakes

Adding apple cider and mulling spices is an easy way to transform plain old pancake…

2 days ago

HOMEWARD BOUND PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Lance, a fun little guy who's a blend of Corgi and Heeler.  He's smart,…

2 days ago

50TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AT JOHN C. CAMPBELL FOLK SCHOOL

The John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival returns this year on Oct. 3 and…

2 days ago

THE AUTUMN CRUSH

OCTOBER 3, 2026 12:00 PM –7:00 PM In case you have ever wondered what it…

2 days ago

MONSTERS & MIMOSAS 5K

OCTOBER 3, 2026 8:30 AM –11:00 AM Get ready for a spooky-good time at the…

2 days ago

9TH ANNUAL BBQ ON THE FARM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 11:30 AM –3:00 PM Join us for the Healing Farm Foundation's signature…

1 week ago