The World Is Doing the Most: Here’s How to Protect Your Peace

Bruh, it’s too much happening right now. Tariffs messing with the economy, NBA trades shaking up the league, politics staying messy, Cam’ron and Jim Jones back at it again—and somehow, DEI is getting blamed for everything wrong in America. Like, how did we get here? Gas prices up? Blame DEI. Egg prices up? Blame DEI. It’s like the world hit the “shuffle” button on drama, and we’re all just supposed to deal with it.

Every time you refresh your feed, it’s another headline, another argument, another reason to throw your phone across the room and go sit in the sun. And honestly? It gets overwhelming. It’s one thing to stay informed, but it’s another to let the chaos of the world disrupt your spirit. So let’s talk about how to protect your mental and personal peace when everything around you feels like a never-ending season of Love & Hip Hop.

1. Log Off Before You Lose It

Let’s be real—doomscrolling is a trap. You think you’re just catching up, but 45 minutes later, you’re deep in a thread about everything wild 47 is doing, Luka for AD trade, and Dipset beefs, and now you’re anxious and mad. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself is to log off.

Try setting app limits, turning off notifications, or (this one’s wild) just putting your phone down and walking away. Protecting your peace means choosing when and how you engage with the world, not letting it dictate your energy.

2. Don’t Let Other People’s Chaos Become Yours

People love to bring you their problems like you work customer service for their emotions. Listen—just because the world is spiraling doesn’t mean you have to spiral with it. Be mindful of what you absorb.

That means:
✔️ Setting boundaries with folks who love to dump negativity.
✔️ Being selective about what you watch, read, and engage with.
✔️ Saying “I ain’t got it today” when necessary.

Your energy is yours, and not everybody (or everything) deserves access to it.

3. Find Joy in Small Things

It’s easy to get caught up in all the heavy stuff, but joy is still out here if you look for it. Play your favorite throwback album, rewatch that one movie that always makes you laugh, or take a walk with no destination—just vibes.

The world might be wild, but your peace is found in the small things. A good meal. A deep belly laugh. A quiet morning before the world wakes up. Hold onto those moments.

4. Control What You Can, Release What You Can’t

It’s natural to feel like you need to fix everything, understand everything, and be involved in everything. But that’s how you burn out. Some things are out of your hands, and stressing over them won’t change a thing.

A good rule of thumb: If it’s out of your control, don’t let it control you.

✔️ You can’t control NBA trades, but you can enjoy the game.
✔️ You can’t fix the economy, but you can budget wisely.
✔️ You can’t stop internet beefs, but you can choose not to engage.

Release the weight of things that aren’t yours to carry.

5. Protect Your Space Like It’s Your Last Safe Haven

Your home, your mind, your spirit—all of it deserves protection. Clean your space, light a candle, play some soothing music, pray, meditate, or just sit in silence. Create an environment that feels like a retreat from all the outside noise.

When the world is loud, your peace should be louder.

At the end of the day, life is always going to be a mix of chaos and calm. The key is making sure the chaos doesn’t run you. So take a breath, unplug when you need to, and guard your peace like it’s the last slice of pizza at a family cookout—because if you don’t, somebody (or something) is always ready to snatch it.

Stay grounded. Stay sane. Stay at peace.