Despite the negative connotations people associate with “time tracking”, it seems to be a truly helpful tool in inciting change within us. Tracking helps primarily by making us self-aware of what our habits are; by seeing proof of what we do everyday, our ‘true’ habits can be detected. By tracking time, we’re also less prone to overbooking our schedules, helping prevent burnout in the long run. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
