09/12/2025
We live in a time where there is a constant barrage of information our minds and bodies were not designed to handle, and where people can act and speak without much repercussion.
If you feel overwhelmed, that’s exactly right.
But you don’t have to stay there. Here’s what I’ve been doing to stay grounded:
1. Take a break from social media. It is well-evidenced that social media has contributed to the decline of mental health in our youth. It affects you too! Take a break. Delete it from your phone for a while if needed.
2. The kind of connection we WERE created for his real-life, in-person human connection. Meet up with a friend, call your Grandma. Give a hug. Find a group or church where you can connect and develop relationships.
3. Pray. Regular/consistent prayer has been shown to reduce stress, and some studies have shown in can actually change the structure of our brain.
4. Be of Service. Consistent evidence shows that people who volunteer are happier and more fulfilled. While there are some aspects of the self-love and self-care era I agree with, I think we have lost sight of the benefits of serving our loved ones and communities in need.
5. Move your body! Physical activity helps discharge negative energy and lower stress hormones. Take a walk. Lift heavy weights. Do kickboxing or Zumba! Whatever you prefer!
6. Create or listen to music. Listening to calming music and/or singing activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest).
What would you add to this list?
