I wrote this piece for a friend, author Linda Lundgren's, website. See the original here, along with more excellent writing: https://www.asurvivalstory.com/all-blogs/managing-political-stress-in-2025
Thanks for the feedback, Julie. "Every coping skill" - So true! You're right, it's worth it. We can't allow negativity to have free rent in our brains.
Thanks for sharing this Amanda. Myself and many of my friends have been feeling depressed and anxious with what is happening in our country. I have found getting involved to be a great antidote to the feelings of helplessness. Complaining is not empowering! These resources are helpful. I'll be using them and passing them along to others.
Great tips, Amanda. It’s taking every coping skill I ever developed to continue finding joy despite the conditions, but it’s worth it! Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback, Julie. "Every coping skill" - So true! You're right, it's worth it. We can't allow negativity to have free rent in our brains.
Thanks for sharing this Amanda. Myself and many of my friends have been feeling depressed and anxious with what is happening in our country. I have found getting involved to be a great antidote to the feelings of helplessness. Complaining is not empowering! These resources are helpful. I'll be using them and passing them along to others.
Helplessness leads to the loss of hope, for sure. Empowerment changes everything. Thanks for reading & sharing. I appreciate your feedback :-)