In any year, November and December tend to be a
little more stressful than other months. But 2020 threw us some
extra curveballs: racial unrest, natural disasters, a struggling
economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and a particularly divisive
presidential election. Whether it’s large crowds at your polling
place, strong opposing political views amongst your family
members, a lack of confidence in either outcome or fear of the
unknown, this election season definitely offers plenty to stress
about.
68% of U.S. adults say the 2020
U.S. presidential election is a significant source of stress in
their life.Source: American Psychological
AssociationHere are some healthy ways you
can cope with the next few months: Talk
about how you’re feeling. Share your
tensions and negative emotions with someone you trust, but also
think about the positives.
Practice
mindfulness. A constant news stream can
feel overwhelming quickly, so take some time to ground yourself
and be present.
Take
care of yourself. Eating healthy,
drinking enough water and getting enough sleep can do wonders for
your physical and mental health.
Exercise
and spend time in nature. Moving your body
helps release the energy you experience when you’re stressed.
Be
proactive about your therapy. Use your
WellConnect counseling sessions as a safe space to explore the
things that have you worried and learn to cope with them in
healthy ways.
It’s okay to feel stressed – and it’s okay to ask
for help. Reach out to WellConnect for relationship support,
legal help, financial resources, stress management and community
services. You can even access tools, webinars and articles
on things like:
Anticipatory
anxietyConflict
at home or in the workplace/classroomCOVID-19
and your mental healthTraumatic
events and crisis in the mediaLife
transitions and job loss
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