6 ways to manage election stress Here are some steps you can take to ease your election anxiety, courtesy of the American Psychological Association (APA).<br />If the 24-hour news cycle of claims and counterclaims from the candidates is causing you stress, limit your media consumption.<br />Read just enough to stay informed.<br />Avoid getting into discussions about the election if you think they have the potential to escalate to conflict.<br />Stress and anxiety about what might happen is not productive.<br />Channel your concerns to make a positive difference on issues you care about.<br />Whatever happens on November 8, life will go on.<br />Our political system and the three branches of government mean that we can expect a significant degree of stability immediately after a major transition of government.<br />Vote.<br />In a democracy, a citizen's voice does matter.<br />By voting, you will hopefully feel you are taking a proactive step and participating in what for many has been a stressful election cycle.
