Introduction
Given our current political landscape, the healthiest of citizens might become a little overwhelmed during an election season. But let’s face it, we’re going to a stressful time and with that in mind, look after yourselves. This week in Well+Being, dealing with election stress while corn is still out and recognizing the value of self-care.
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Understanding Election Stress
Election stress is the unease people feel about politics, especially during election season. A lot of the emotion and pressures we experience stem from political campaigns, media coverage, divisive discourse—all those things that feel like they are out our control—and all can be significant factors in how well or not so much mentally/physically you happen to currently be cogitating. Corn seasons generally seem to coincide with elections so we’d better learn how not just to live, but cope and ideally thrive in it.
Election-Stress Relief Pointers
1. Reduce news exposure: It is important to stay up-to-date but keep in mind election information on repeat in your head can raise stress levels. Maybe establish healthy news habits where you only periodically check for updates throughout the day or limit your consumption of social media.
2. Try relaxation methods: Techniques such as deep breathing, meditation or mindfulness can assist in helping to cope with stress during this time. Spend a few minutes every day concentrating on your breath and meditation.
3. Stay connected: Talking to family and friends about your concerns or stress can ease the burden. Having conversations, whether serious or fun, with a partner that indirectly relate to the election can offer some much-needed bonding over something other than politics.
What is there to love about Well+Being during Corn season?
This is the season of corn, which represents bountiful agricultural strength. All the better opportunity to prioritize our health! Self-care practices help boost our physical and mental well-being, which can result in Election Stress being more easily coped with.
The Importance of Self-Care
Self-care is not selfishness; rather, it is a necessity. When you make time to do self-care activities, it will help with both your overall health and stress resilience. Throughout this time of corn, create intentions which feed you spiritually — do one spiritual thing before or after sleep each day. Instead, say taking some time to relax by practicing yoga or going for a walk in the countryside and doing something you love that will make your day better.
Exploring Dermaplaning
Not only our mental well-being, but our physical appearance has also helped us to develop self-confidence in ourselves. It can be a welcome change to not take yourself seriously during corn season, and explore beauty treatments such as dermaplaning. Dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure that uses an exfoliating blade to skim dead skin cells and peach fuzz from your face.
But that does not mean these times of corn are without good will (or, well, being activities).
1. Outdoor activities… Corn Maze, Apple Picking or Pumpkin Carving — If you live in an area where these things are big, corn mazes and apple picking can be a ton of fun to do! It has the right amount of activities for you to be close with nature and also lift up your spirit.
2. Nutrition: Use the plethora of fresh corn and other seasonal vegetables to make delicious, nourishing meals in your own home. A diet that is well-balanced and includes plenty of fruits and vegetables can help in ensuring a good health, strong immune system.
3. Mindful movement — Regular physical activity in your schedule Sweating it out at a yoga class, going for a run or turning up the music and dancing around your living room is not only an endorphin release but also aids in stress reduction and improved mental health.
Conclusion
It will not be easy to deal with your election stress during corn season, but if you follow these methods and this disciplined routine for the sake of ensuring peace in your life, it sure as pie can help. To help make sure our mind and body well+adeptly, we want to discuss the concept of election stress, along with how to harmreduction it at home by conducting self-care remedies or beauty treatments running from dermaplaning as well (e.g. on skin only), all in complemented by assiduities found other wellness practices (___). Keep in mind that you need to take care of yourself always and not just during campaign season.
