4 Ways to Fight Stress During This Election Season

The 2024 election season is underway and emotions are running high on both sides. According to the American Psychiatric Organization, 73 percent of adults in the United States are feeling anxious about the election this November.  No doubt, this year’s election has got all of our stress levels running a little higher these days – living through unprecedented times can have that effect on you. Luckily, you can manage your stress levels and still get the most out of this election season. Tap into these four tips to tune out the political noise and tune into your mental health during this year’s election: Take a break from social media Social media platforms deliver a plethora of information at your fingertips, for better or worse. The best way to manage the amount of information you take in is by managing your time on social media efficiently. Schedule time during the day to peruse social media and take regular breaks. Logging out of social media regularly can quiet the noise pollution and allow you to seek more balanced information on traditional media. Speaking of traditional media, radio, television, and newspapers (yes, newspapers!) still exist. Switching over to these media outlets will allow...