11 Ways to Avoid Spiraling on Inauguration Day
Briefly

"Oh my God, if everything is going to have to be that way, and follow that thread, then we're all going to die," says Emiliana Simon-Thomas, highlighting the common tendency to catastrophize. Despite this distress, she reminds us that Inauguration Day is just a moment and not the end.
Anindita Bhaumik, a therapist, suggests utilizing Inauguration Day, which coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to volunteer. This act not only aids the community but also reduces stress and enhances life satisfaction.
Simon-Thomas notes, "I’m very far from the kind of excessively optimistic person who just tries to put their head in the clouds and pretend it’s not happening," emphasizing a balanced perspective amidst the divisive election.
Bhaumik points out, "The cause of anxiety is often a desire to control the outcome," suggesting that engaging in community service can help redirect focus from uncontrollable political outcomes.
Read at time.com
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