Avoid Fixatingon the Election to Ease Your Stress

It’s hard to avoid the constant onslaught of election news. Even months before President Biden’s departure from the race and before either convention or a single debate, the American public was so stressed out about the election that more than a third of those asked in a Myriad Genetics survey reported that it was taking a toll on their mental health.Luckily, there are ways you can alleviate that stress so that you can cope with the other pressures in your life. Here are six strategies to consider:Lessen the intake. Consider a gentle stream rather a firehose of information. Set a timer before you begin to take in election news if necessary. Determine whether certain forms of media are especially stressful for you. For example, if the television news programs or social media news outlets are getting to you, consider reading newspaper articles instead. You don’t have to bombard yourself to stay informed.Avoid the topic with contentious relatives. You may love Uncle John, but if his politics raise your blood pressure, stick to safer subjects with him, add a buffer relative during your time with him or invite him to loud concerts instead of a meal out at a restaurant until...