The 5 Things That Don’t Deserve Your Attention Right Now

It’s 10:37 PM.

You told yourself you’d go to bed early—maybe read a book or spend a little extra time with your wife.

Instead, phone in hand, you're doom-scrolling headlines, watching someone get owned on YouTube, and wondering why you feel so mentally freaking drained... but weirdly unable to stop.

Sound familiar? It definitely does to me.

Most of us are drowning in things begging for our attention—
Breaking news.
Social media arguments.
Work stress.
And whatever new thing we’re supposed to care about this week.

The problem isn’t just that distractions exist.
It’s that they pretend to be important.

They demand your energy.
They steal your focus.
They pull you away from what actually matters.

But here’s the truth:
Almost nothing that demands your attention deserves it.

So—
What nonsense doesn’t deserve yours right now?

1. The News Cycle is Junk Food

You think you’re staying up-to-date—but really, you're just making yourself more anxious.

The news isn’t designed to help you.
It’s designed to keep you hooked.

• Breaking headlines.

• Sensational stories.

• Outrage cycles.

Most of it won’t change your day.
But it will steal your peace of mind.

✅ What to Do Instead

✔️ Limit your news consumption to 10 minutes a day—max.
✔️ Focus on things you can actually change.
✔️ Read books, not endless headlines.

Want to stay informed? Read a weekly summary instead of getting sucked into the daily drama.

2. Internet Debates Are a Black Hole

Have you ever won an argument on Facebook?

Probably not.

And even if you did… what did it actually accomplish?

Online debates suck you in, waste your time, and change no one’s mind.

The comment section isn’t a courtroom—and you’re not that guy in The Lincoln Lawyer.

✅ What to Do Instead

✔️ Have real conversations in person.
✔️ Let your actions speak louder than words.
✔️ Know when to walk away—because most of the time, it’s just noise.

Next time you’re about to jump into a pointless debate, ask yourself:

"Is this worth trading my time and mental energy for?"

The answer is almost always no.

3. Comparing Yourself to Others is a Losing Game

You’re scrolling through Instagram.

You see the guy with the nicer car, the bigger house, the “perfect” life.

And suddenly, you feel like you’re falling behind—like you’ll never catch up.

Social media is a highlight reel—not reality.

You think your brain knows that, but it doesn’t.

It just sees the gap between where you are and where you think you should be.

✅ What to Do Instead

✔️ Define success on your own terms.
✔️ Cut down on—or better yet, cut out—social media time.
✔️ Practice gratitude for what you already have.

You’ll never feel ahead if you’re measuring yourself by someone else’s life.

The only comparison that matters is:

"Am I a little better than I was yesterday?"

4. Hustle Culture is a Trap

Grinding 24/7 isn’t a badge of honor.

It’s a ticket to burnout.

If you’re working all the time and never actually living, you’re doing it wrong.

Yes, work is important. But it’s not the only thing.

The never-stop mindset doesn’t make you more successful—it just makes you more exhausted.

✅ What to Do Instead

✔️ Work smarter, not harder.
✔️ Set clear boundaries between work and life.
✔️ Make time for what actually matters—your faith, family, and personal growth.

Success isn’t just what you build—it’s also how you live.

If your work schedule is always full but your life isn’t, it’s time to rethink what “winning” really looks like.

5. Seeking Approval is a Waste of Energy

You can’t please everyone.

Hell, some people don’t even want to be pleased!

So stop trying.

Living for validation will leave you exhausted and never truly fulfilled.

No matter what you do, someone will:

• Disagree with you.

• Criticize your choices.

• Say they could have done it better.

And none of that actually matters.

✅ What to Do Instead

✔️ Define your own values and stick to them.
✔️ Surround yourself with people who respect you for who you are.
✔️ Stop apologizing for being yourself.

You don’t need approval from people who don’t live your life.

The only validation that matters is your own.

Reclaim Your Focus

Your attention is your most valuable resource.

Start spending it wisely.

❌ Cut out the noise.
❌ Stop chasing things that don’t serve you.
✅ Focus on what truly matters.

Your Challenge

Pick one thing from this list.

Just one.

And cut it out today.

No excuses.

What’s it going to be?

You don’t have infinite time and energy.

But you do get to choose where you invest it.

Choose wisely.