I read the whole article. Yeah, of course it's touchy-feely shit; it's out of Psychology Today, lol. But it's not just clickbait; they suggest assembling a "psychological go-bag" of coping mechanisms to help you when you get overwhelmed. While some of the examples given are probably not for everyone, they're just that: examples.
Without quoting the entire article, here are the key points and the general list of self-help suggestions:
- Disasters and massive changes in civil society, combined with misinformation, damage resilience.
- Resilience targeting often comes via social media.
- A psychological go-bag is a collection of individual resilience skills.
- You can overcome hopelessness and cynicism to stay motivated by practicing these skills.
Find inspiration in a story of hope and motivation. Try a biography of a person you look up to. Keep such stories in mind as inspiration.
Take stock of your psychological strengths and vulnerabilities. Come up with an approach that accentuates your strengths and attends to your vulnerabilities.
Open up to the collective of care. Remember that you aren’t the only one who cares about what’s happening, that you need to connect with other folks and communities who care too, keep yourself from feeling lonely and isolated in the struggle.
Focus on next steps, don’t overwhelm yourself with everything at once. Unless you have a magic wand, you can’t fix everything at once, and worrying about everything at once is guaranteed to cause anxiety. Don't forget to take it a step at a time.
Spirituality. Deepen your awareness and connection to spirituality however you find it.
Connect with community and joy. If you don’t have strong links with community, start to deepen them now.
Display photos of loved ones, ancestors, and inspiring figures in your home and workspace. You may want to put together a collection of photos of loved ones in a place you see every day. These are your reasons to keep going.
Take breaks from it all. It may feel like a guilty pleasure, but an important aspect of staying resilient is knowing when to tune out.