Throughout life, we all experience many difficult and uncomfortable experiences and emotions. These days, it may feel like a tidal wave of stress, adversity, and uncertainty has hit us. There is no one way to cope; there are many. It is up to you to determine what you need and what you’ll do. The purpose of this writing exercise is to explore healthy coping strategies.
Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, but the economically insecure have been hit the hardest. With food shortages, an extremely high unemployment rate, and business closures, the wealth gap has been exacerbated by the pandemic, and people are finding it harder and harder to make a living in these uncertain times. This article from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities provides some statistics and analysis on COVID-19’s economic impacts.
Over the past year, people have been scared and confused about the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Presidential Election, and more. Unfortunately, the media world hasn’t helped. The news has been filled with misinformation from social media, mainstream outlets, and even political and social figures. During a volatile time when people’s livelihoods and health are on the line, this phenomenon––unsurprisingly––has detrimental effects.
