Managing Political Stress
Political news and discussions about politics can heighten anxiety and stress levels. Below are tips for avoiding political stress and links to articles and books with additional help. Tips Acceptance - Be open minded to other views. Blocking - block or mute upsetting content from your social media feed. Discussions - avoid heated discussions. Exercise - Walk or work-out for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. News - Limit viewing of politics in newspapers, social media, and TV Mindfulness - practice mindfulness and stress reduction. Sleep - get at least 8 hours of sleep every night. Articles Managing Stress Preventing Election Anxiety Reducing Politically Induced Stress Staying Calm Using Media Wisely Books Mindfulness Stress Management