Tips to Beat Election Anxiety, with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks

Radio Headspace

Headspace Studios

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 November 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Election anxiety is common, but Arthur C. Brooks offers practical, science-backed mindfulness techniques to help you stay calm and grounded. Learn how to manage election stress and focus on what you can control. Want to learn the science-backed insights that are the real keys to a life of meaning, purpose, and ultimately happiness? Go to scienceofhappier.com and use the code HEADSPACE for an exclusive discount. For even more insights, visit arthurbrooks.com. If you find yourself struggling with election anxiety, check out the How to Stop Worrying About Politics meditation on the Headspace app. It offers practical exercises to help you navigate this stressful time with ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:10.5	Hey friends. Welcome to Radio Headspace and Tuesday morning.
1:14.3	I'm your guest host for the week, Arthur C. Brooks.
1:16.9	So, as you know, it's election time, and you probably have a little bit of anxiety about that.
1:23.1	I don't blame you.
1:24.4	Between the news cycle, social media, preparing for your family dinners during
1:29.1	the holidays, well, it can be tough. Today, I want to address these deep-seated feelings of anxiety
1:35.5	that can emerge during election season. While we can't just get rid of all of our election
1:40.0	anxiety, there are some things we can do to calm things down before it after we head to the ballot
1:45.1	box. Let's talk about that. During ordinary times, during healthier times, perhaps, most people
1:52.7	wouldn't be thinking that much about elections, but we live in a time where social media and
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