7 ways to stay ok even when the world is on fire
There is a lot happening in the news lately. Then again there has been a lot happening in the news for a few years. The world has been struggling through a pandemic and now the threat of war and we are all feeling worn down. The problems seem so huge and insurmountable that they make us feel helpless.
Yet, we get up every day, send the kids off to school, go to work and keep on living, even through the anxiety. Instead of feeling stressed, anxious and exhausted from the daily news, what if you could feel just a little bit better?
Limit your social media and news intake. This is hard for some people because they want to be an informed citizen of the world, which is great, but not at the cost of their mental health.
Make sure your news source is informative and not inflammatory. Twitter may not be the best source for your news for that reason.
Check who you are following on social media. If they aren’t adding positive value to your life then stop following them. Add some uplifting and positive accounts to the mix.
Make sure you are staying connected with friends, family or your family of choice. Isolating makes this feeling even more overwhelming.
Make a small contribution of either time or money to an organization that resonates with you.
Read this article “The news ≠ your life” by Oliver Burkeman
Be gentle with yourself. It’s sometimes hard to focus and move forward when the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Take gentle care of yourself.
If you need more support please reach out to me for a free coaching call. We all need a little extra help these days.
