Wake Up Podcast - Episode 17: Optimist vs Pessimist

Welcome to episode 17 of the Wake Up Podcast! In this episode, we focus on the topic of optimist vs pessimist and whether we as people see the glass as half full or empty. We also chat about the media and fearmongering, Instagram and toxic positivity, and also some of the few good things that happened in 2020. What are your thoughts on this? How do you view yourself and society in this current climate? If you're sick of all the negative news, then make sure to check out the good news network for some more positive stories.   https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/​  In our podcasts, we want to dedicate a small portion at the end of our episode to raise awareness of an issue or support a business/idea. This week we wanted to raise awareness about the surge in Anti-Asian hate across the globe and the campaign #StopAsianHate​. When you click on this tag on social media you will see how bad the situation is. In the UK the rate of Asian hate crimes has risen by more than 300% since the pandemic. This is not okay and we need to work to end this. We would like to shout out the non-profit organisation, Dear Asian Youth, and all the work they are doing to educate and inform people on this issue. We also want you guys to sign their petition to start the CARG (Covid-19 Anti Racism Group) in the UK to promote anti-racism against Asians specifically and call the government to take action. Please see these links below, share, and take action.   Dear Asian Youth London: https://www.instagram.com/dearasianyouthlondon/ Petition: https://www.change.org/p/we-stand-against-all-covid19-related-racism-and-hate-crimes-towards-other-people-living-studying-and-working-in-britain?recruited_by_id=27cac660-7b51-11eb-ac49-61123f50f5a8&utm_source=petition_page_share&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petitions_show Follow us on social media:    Insta - @wakeup_podcast    Twitter - @wakeup_podcast     Find us on more streaming platforms!    https://linktr.ee/wakeup_podcast