One has to have certain values, skills, resources, and attitudes that enable one to lead a fairly full, productive, meaningful life.
Although it is important to know what’s happening ‘out there’ at Screwball Central, you need to live your own life (and assist mate and family), first and foremost, in a way that is conscious, self-chosen, and free from outside interference and unnecessary intrusions and distractions.
Based on my long personal experience, it helps to be organized and to adapt to whatever serious or life changes without automatically melting down. (Change has long been just a historical fact and process.)
Above all, the ability to think, critically think, and to feed oneself with whatever supports and to address missing pieces allows one to learn your own strengths and limitations.
Taking stock periodically is another good way to make smart, helpful changes and adaptations.
Despite the outside/external world being distracting, it pays to stay focused and true to oneself, one’s values, beliefs, and lifestyle.