The USA Election is Still a Mess, But Kamala Harris is President! š
If youāve been stress-eating snacks like the election results were a season finale cliffhanger, donāt worryāyouāre not alone. Political chaos is bad for wellness, but luckily, Iāve got you covered.
Well, folks, the 2024 election is over, but somehow, weāre still trapped in this bizarre political soap opera where Vote.gov and State.gov keep getting hacked, and Donald Trump is running around like a guy who got kicked out of a party but refuses to leave.
Youād think after losing (again), heād take up golf full-time, but noāheās still claiming heās the rightful president, as if repeating it enough times will make it true. At this rate, he might start swearing himself in at Mar-a-Lago using a laminated McDonaldās menu as the Constitution.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris is out here trying to do her job, but with these hacking issues still looming, it might take a minute before we see her addressing the nation regularly. Until the digital chaos settles, letās shift gears and talk about something we can control: our own well-being.
Because letās be realāpolitics can be exhausting. And if youāre still recovering from the four-year-long anxiety attackthat was Trumpās last term (plus the tantrum heās throwing now), youāre not alone. So, hereās a wellness guide to help you bounce back, featuring some of Trumpās most infamous momentsāonly this time, weāre flipping the script into something positive and empowering. š
1. Connection & Community Over Division
Remember when Trump said about immigrants: "They're all rapists." (2015) Yeah⦠that was horrific. But instead of dwelling on division, letās cultivate connection.
š Wellness Action:
Schedule a virtual coffee date ā or a catch-up call with a friend š.
Plan a game night or dinner with loved ones.
Join a community group that aligns with your values.
The goal? Surround yourself with good energy and avoid getting lost in the doom scroll.
2. Empathy & Compassion Over Cruelty
One of Trumpās lowest moments? Mocking a disabled reporter. (2015) We donāt need that level of negativity in our lives. Letās replace it with kindness.
š Wellness Action:
Perform a random act of kindnessābuy a stranger a coffee, tip generously, or compliment someone!
Volunteer for a cause that matters to you.
Offer a listening ear to someone who needs support.
Spreading empathy isnāt just good for the worldāitās good for your mental health, too.
3. Creativity & Joy Over Negativity
In 2018, Trump referred to certain nations as āshithole countries.ā Instead of absorbing negativity, letās focus on creativity and joy.
šØ Wellness Action:
Try a new creative hobbyāpainting, dancing š, writing āļø, or even knitting š§¶.
Put on your favorite music and have a mini dance party in your living room.
Laugh. Watch stand-up, memes, or just scroll through the absolute circus that is Trumpās Truth Social rants.
4. Rest & Recharge Over Chaos
Trump had a habit of rage-tweeting at 3 AM, and letās be honestānone of us need that level of unrest in our lives.
š Wellness Action:
Prioritize good sleep. No doom-scrolling in bed!
Take a social media detoxālog off, go outside, breathe.
Try meditation, deep breathing, or just lying on the floor in protest of life (surprisingly effective).
Final Thought: Take Care of Yourself
If youāre feeling overwhelmed by political chaos, reach out for support. Therapy is great, venting to friends is great, and sometimes, just screaming into a pillow works too.
But most importantlyāKamala Harris is President. Phew! š
Now, letās manifest some peace, sanity, and better Wi-Fi security for government websites. šŖš