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ELECTION ANXIETY: DO YOU HAVE IT AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT?
By Dr. Alex Avila
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Do you have election anxiety—stress and worry about the uncertainty of a political outcome? The election is here and millions of people are experiencing a variety of emotions—from hope to despair; from confidence and optimism to worry and fear. Some people become so emotionally identified with their preferred candidate or party that they think their personal self-worth or self-esteem is riding on an election outcome. On our Love University podcast, we went into the community to ask people their thoughts and feelings about the election, and we received a fascinating variety of opinions. Here are three things that can help if you’re experiencing election anxiety:
*Limit your political media consumption. Although it’s good to stay informed, many people go overboard and spend too much time watching the news and feeling anxious about it. To counteract this, set boundaries for how much time you will spend checking political news (1 hour etc.), and take breaks from election coverage. In this way, you will refresh your mind and see things from a different perspective.
*Focus on what you can control. You may feel that an election is a big thing that you can’t control—and you may start feeling helpless about it. The solution is to stay active. Go out and vote, volunteer, and have meaningful conversations about policy and issues with people who care about those things. It’s true: The more active you are, the better you will feel.
*Practice mindfulness and relaxation. You can reduce stress and improve your emotional control by focusing on the present moment. Try this exercise: Spend ten to fifteen minutes each day imagining a beautiful scene as you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. For example, if you visualize that you’re on a beach, imagine the sounds you hear (waves crashing), what you see (beautiful blue sky and ocean), what you smell (the smell of coconut oil), and the emotions you feel (peace and relaxation). Do this daily, and you will be more centered, and at peace.
Election time can be a stressful period in some people’s lives. The good news is that you can maintain peace and relaxation by taking care of your physical and emotional needs. It’s also important to extend loving energy without expectation. Love yourself, others, and a higher nature, and you will be in a much better place.
Special Announcement: Meet Dr. Avila live for a remarkable evening of conversation and networking: “Riches without Limits: Invincible You.” The free talk is being held on 11/10/24 at 7:00pm at the Brea Civic and Community Center, Community Room A (upstairs, 2nd floor). Reserve your seat now while they last: bit.ly/3Yich6g
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EVENTBRITE LINK FOR FREE "RICHES WITHOUT LIMITS" TALK LIVE WITH DR. AVILA : bit.ly/3Yich6g
Listen on the go wherever you stream your podcasts!
iTunes- tinyurl.com/mr6h798h
Spotify- open.spotify.com/show/66KQ5oatDUhER1xDeWKtw3?si=22eba73002af4a70
ELECTION ANXIETY: DO YOU HAVE IT AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT?
By Dr. Alex Avila
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SHOW: tinyurl.com/mr6h798h
CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE: bit.ly/4hIUZbk
Do you have election anxiety—stress and worry about the uncertainty of a political outcome? The election is here and millions of people are experiencing a variety of emotions—from hope to despair; from confidence and optimism to worry and fear. Some people become so emotionally identified with their preferred candidate or party that they think their personal self-worth or self-esteem is riding on an election outcome. On our Love University podcast, we went into the community to ask people their thoughts and feelings about the election, and we received a fascinating variety of opinions. Here are three things that can help if you’re experiencing election anxiety:
*Limit your political media consumption. Although it’s good to stay informed, many people go overboard and spend too much time watching the news and feeling anxious about it. To counteract this, set boundaries for how much time you will spend checking political news (1 hour etc.), and take breaks from election coverage. In this way, you will refresh your mind and see things from a different perspective.
*Focus on what you can control. You may feel that an election is a big thing that you can’t control—and you may start feeling helpless about it. The solution is to stay active. Go out and vote, volunteer, and have meaningful conversations about policy and issues with people who care about those things. It’s true: The more active you are, the better you will feel.
*Practice mindfulness and relaxation. You can reduce stress and improve your emotional control by focusing on the present moment. Try this exercise: Spend ten to fifteen minutes each day imagining a beautiful scene as you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. For example, if you visualize that you’re on a beach, imagine the sounds you hear (waves crashing), what you see (beautiful blue sky and ocean), what you smell (the smell of coconut oil), and the emotions you feel (peace and relaxation). Do this daily, and you will be more centered, and at peace.
Election time can be a stressful period in some people’s lives. The good news is that you can maintain peace and relaxation by taking care of your physical and emotional needs. It’s also important to extend loving energy without expectation. Love yourself, others, and a higher nature, and you will be in a much better place.
Special Announcement: Meet Dr. Avila live for a remarkable evening of conversation and networking: “Riches without Limits: Invincible You.” The free talk is being held on 11/10/24 at 7:00pm at the Brea Civic and Community Center, Community Room A (upstairs, 2nd floor). Reserve your seat now while they last: bit.ly/3Yich6g
CLICK HERE tinyurl.com/mr6h798h FOR MORE ON ELECTION ANXIETY: DO YOU HAVE IT AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT?
