2024-11-08
36 分钟Many of us have been facing increasing levels of political anxiety in the past days and weeks. It seems that the world has never been more divisive and polarised and there is a lot that we are uncertain and fearful of. In today’s episode we talk about how we can acknowledge that the future feels scary, but still find an internal sense of safety and peace, including: The value of stoic principles and focusing on what you can control The psychology of a strong belief system The power of staying present and grounding ourselves Overcoming doomscrolling and being informed but not overwhelmed How to talk about politics in a healthy way I know this time feels very scary and uncertain but I hope this tiny slice of the internet makes you feel safe and seen, love Jemma. PREORDER MY BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/ Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello, everybody.
Welcome back to the show.
Welcome back to the podcast.
New listeners, old listeners, wherever you are in the world, it is so great to have you here back for another episode.
As we, of course, break down the very important psychology of our 20s, I'm going to cut straight to the chase.
Today we're going to be talking about political anxiety and political uncertainty, something that I think we could all do with some more information about at the moment, and maybe some comfort as well, given the recent election.
I just want to say straight off the bat from the top, this is not a space for any hate or negativity.
And if you are listening to this episode with that intention, or you're looking to start an argument, you're looking to make a point, I would kindly ask that you move on to one of our many other episodes, just with respect for those of us who are feeling differently to you.
You know, I'm recording this the day after the US election, and I know that tensions are high.
So if you were happy with the results of the election, then you probably don't need this episode.
But there are people who do, and I hope that you can respect that for this moment.
I just want to put that out there because my focus with this podcast has always been on making people feel like they have a space to just feel their feelings, whatever they may be, as ugly, as horrible, as negative, as dark as they are.
I just simply want you to know that you are not alone and just to find ways for you to find peace within the turmoil of our 20s and beyond.
And I think a lot of us need that right now.
There is something very specific on a lot of our minds that is increasing that turmoil.
You know, there is a lot of angst, there is a lot of stress, anxiety to do with what the future holds after the outcome of this election, but also just in general when it comes to increasing polarization and division.
Almost everywhere we look, I know a lot of us are concerned about our freedoms, our safety, our rights, what the future holds for us in many domains.
You know, the environment, foreign policy, the economy, and just genuine empathy and kindness in the world.
We are seeing so much suffering and injustice, and it is not a pleasant feeling to be sitting in, especially since that feeling in particular jeopardizes some of our very core needs as humans.
We need to feel secure.