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With the midterm elections just two days away, many Americans are doomscrolling on social media and doom-polling the latest survey results.
But there are some things you can do to manage your stress, writes wellness podcaster Dan Harris. As one expert put it: “Treat yourself like a toddler.” In other words, make sure you eat well and get enough sleep.
- Misconception No. 1: Self-care is self-indulgent
- Misconception No. 2: ‘Acceptance’ means complacency
- Misconception No. 3: ‘Surrender’ means resignation
- Misconception No. 4: I need my anger in order to stay in the fight
- Misconception No. 5: To stay informed, I need to compulsively check the news
When you feel angry about the state of the world, try to reframe your thinking about those emotions around the underlying positive feeling that is leading to the anger.
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