With uncertainty around the outcome of the election, we can find ourselves trying to predict the future, imagining worst-case scenarios, or trying to control what’s happening. Staying in the present moment can help us interrupt our worries and better tolerate uncertainty.
· Focus on what you can control and let go of what is not controllable. With current events and sociopolitical issues, it’s normal and healthy to be feeling a lot of different emotions. Let yourself feel those feelings without judgment.
Practice mindfulness.
Attend Meditation Across Campus through the Kent State of Wellbeing.
Students can attend Living Mindfully with CAPS.
Check out the mindful meditations offered by UCLA Health’s Mindfulness Education Center.
Attend to what’s going on in your body and surroundings with grounding strategies. Try the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique.