Ep 86: How to Take Care of Yourself During the Election Season

As election season ramps up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or even disheartened by the constant flow of political updates, debates, and discussions. In this episode, we explore practical ways to maintain mental and emotional well-being while staying engaged and informed. Whether it’s through self-care practices, boundary-setting, or tapping into community support, we discuss how to stay centered, empowered, and resilient through challenging times.

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Emotional Toll of Election Season

   • Understanding the unique stressors during election periods

   • Recognizing and validating the range of emotions you may experience

2. The Importance of Setting Boundaries

   • How to create boundaries with media consumption

   • Strategies for limiting exposure to triggering or distressing content

3. Building a Self-Care Toolkit

   • Simple and effective practices to help you stay grounded

   • Why self-care isn’t selfish, especially in times of collective stress

4. Community Support & Connection

   • The role of community in resilience

   • Ideas for finding or building a support network for shared processing and encouragement

5. Actionable Tips for Election Engagement

   • How to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed

   • Suggestions for balanced involvement in political conversations and advocacy

Share your self-care practices or ways you’re staying resilient during election season! Tag us on social media or leave a comment with your thoughts and tips.

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