Three Tips to Find Your Peace in this Political Storm

Love and positivity expert Kira Sabin offers guidance for managing stress as political tensions mount while on The Todd Allbaugh Show

A whirlwind of campaign ads. The social media debates. And looming pressure around election day. It’s a political storm and you are probably wondering how to find your peace to get through it. Positivity psychologist Kira Sabin discusses how this relentless political cycle can affect your mental health with Todd Allbaugh, host of The Todd Allbaugh Show. Sabin stresses why it’s important to manage anxiety while cultivating connections in a divided world.

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“Election season brings a lot of uncertainty. And as humans, we don’t like the lack of control,” Sabin says. “The relentless campaign ads and polarizing media can leave people feeling hopeless. Even everyday activities, like watching a simple cat video, seem tainted by stress-inducing advertisements.”

Sabin shares three tips to focus on self-care: 

1. Set boundaries. Both online and in everyday interactions. 
2. Take breaks from social media. It can restore your emotional balance 
3. Nurture moments of connection. Reclaim joy through loved ones or hobbies.

“Fear divides; love connects,” she says. “Our collective loneliness and unhappiness are largely products of isolation. And Gen X, a generation not known for asking for help, can often struggle with loneliness. It’s a challenge made harder by the divisiveness of politics.”

Sabin also points out the power of community to bring people together, even in a society that feels increasingly fractured. 

“Love can build connections,” Sabin says. “We need more of that if we’re going to make it through the noise.”

NOTE: if you are experiencing severe stress, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides confidential support through a call, text, or chat. It is free and available 24/7. Find more information here.