Stillness in the Storms What to Do When the World Is Burning and You Feel Helpless
Feb 27, 2022
A conversation about coping when global crises feel overwhelming. Talks about stepping back from news and recognizing personal limits. Encourages focusing on what you can control and protecting your inner calm. Offers practical steps like turning off media, tending close relationships, and choosing compassion over guilt.
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Disconnecting To Recover
- Steven Webb describes disconnecting from news and social media during his recovery when information overwhelmed him.
- He used that break to protect his mental health and regain capacity to cope with the world.
Focus On What You Can Influence
- Accept what you cannot control and focus on what you can influence at arm's length.
- Create calm and compassion within your immediate circle instead of trying to fix distant events.
Don't Let Guilt Make You Miserable
- Avoid letting global suffering make your life unlivable; being miserable doesn't help those afar.
- Live with gratitude and continue caring actions for those around you instead of wallowing in guilt.