6 ways to manage election stress
- 8 years ago
6 ways to manage election stress Here are some steps you can take to ease your election anxiety, courtesy of the American Psychological Association (APA).
If the 24-hour news cycle of claims and counterclaims from the candidates is causing you stress, limit your media consumption.
Read just enough to stay informed.
Avoid getting into discussions about the election if you think they have the potential to escalate to conflict.
Stress and anxiety about what might happen is not productive.
Channel your concerns to make a positive difference on issues you care about.
Whatever happens on November 8, life will go on.
Our political system and the three branches of government mean that we can expect a significant degree of stability immediately after a major transition of government.
Vote.
In a democracy, a citizen's voice does matter.
By voting, you will hopefully feel you are taking a proactive step and participating in what for many has been a stressful election cycle.
If the 24-hour news cycle of claims and counterclaims from the candidates is causing you stress, limit your media consumption.
Read just enough to stay informed.
Avoid getting into discussions about the election if you think they have the potential to escalate to conflict.
Stress and anxiety about what might happen is not productive.
Channel your concerns to make a positive difference on issues you care about.
Whatever happens on November 8, life will go on.
Our political system and the three branches of government mean that we can expect a significant degree of stability immediately after a major transition of government.
Vote.
In a democracy, a citizen's voice does matter.
By voting, you will hopefully feel you are taking a proactive step and participating in what for many has been a stressful election cycle.