How to Cope with Political Anxiety
If You’re Learning to Cope with Political Anxiety - you are not alone. Voting season is often stressful for many people. In fact, a survey conducted in 2020 found that 77% of Americans reported that “the future of our nation is a significant source of stress.” During a presidential election, an increasing number of people seek therapy to cope with political anxiety.
If you’re finding yourself stressed about the upcoming voting season, there are things that you can do to cope with political anxiety. Check out tips this week to help you cope.
Inspired by the certified hit Nobody Speak by DJ Shadow and Run the Jewels (lyrics are NSFW and are unsuitable for young listeners or those with sensitive ears)
Blog Spotlight: AI Anxiety: Calm in the Face of Change
We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled content this week to spotlight a blog posted earlier this week on AI related anxiety. Rather than fear mongering or sensationalizing a personification of artificial intelligence, the author, Senior Trustworthy AI Specialist Kristi Boyd, approaches implications of AI from a human-centric perspective that lends itself toward hope. Kristi succinctly defines AI Anxiety before exploring sources of it. She then gives the reader suggestions for coping with AI related anxiety and includes a framework for navigating the world of emerging technologies (of AI and beyond). If you’ve found yourself anxious about AI, curious about AI’s impact on society, or optimistic about ethical AI implementation and innovation, make sure to check out Kristi’s post AI Anxiety: Calm in the Midst of Change.
Coping with Travel Anxiety
Are you excited about travel plans for the summer? Or maybe nervous about them already? Sure, when Fergie travels, it’s glamorous - but for many travelling can be quite anxiety inducing! Check out our blog this week as we’re exploring travel anxiety and giving you some tips to cope!
Resolving Conflict
Hopefully your day-to-day conflicts aren’t sent in the context of public media and dope beats and rhymes….This week at Future Full of Hope we’re keying in on J Cole’s recent conflict resolution, reflected in his public apologize given to Kendrick Lamar at Dreamville in April and right before the beef between Drake and Kendrick erupted. Check out some tips on resolving conflict, featuring some key takeaways from J Cole’s apology.
Coping with Fear of Public Speaking
Reality is that, for many people, speaking publicly is terrifying. I love Eminem’s opening few bars on Lose Yourself as expression of public speaking anxiety. I can relate - sometimes my palms get sweaty when I get up in front of people to talk. I notice the nerves and shakiness in my hands and my legs. And thankfully, while I don’t go as far as avoiding spaghetti before presenting, - anecdotally, there are skills that I’ve learned in preparing to speak which have aided me in my own growth as a speaker and frameworks that I’ve taught clients in therapy which have helped them to conquer their fears of public speaking.
Coping with Climate Anxiety
It’s becoming more and more common for people to seek therapy in coping with climate anxiety. Learn about climate anxiety, and what you can do about it, in this week’s post inspired by Nelly’s Hot in Herre.
Exercise and Your Mental Health
ft a legendary couple of bars by Kool Keith, this week we’re exploring the impact of physical exercise on your mental health. This week’s post also includes some tips to help you get your body moving this spring. Keep in shape - and do your physical fitness!
Recognizing Your Inner Voice and Learning to Love Yourself
In his 2015 hit single i, Kendrick Lamar reminds us that we all lack confidence sometimes while simultaneously sharing an ode to self-love and affirmation. Check out some thoughts this week on learning to recognize your inner voice and learning how to love yourself.
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“…Maybe it’s my fault for idolizing [rappers]”
Navigating cognitive dissonance when your favorite artist does or says something that you disagree with. Written by Kevin Boyd and featuring J Cole’s False Prophets