Check to see if you are holding tension in your shoulders or another part of your body. If you notice you’re feeling anxious or stressed, ask yourself what you need in the moment and create a plan to take care of yourself.” Negative news can also affect mood and lead to feelings of hopelessness, anger, and fear. One study, for instance, found that people showed an increase in both anxious and sad moods after only 14 minutes of watching TV news. These negative stories can also exacerbate worries about our own personal lives even if they aren’t directly related to the content of the news story.