The world is challenging right now. It's hard to focus when there are so many bigger things going on. How we can adapt our strategies to stay resilient and productive when anxiety and exhaustion take over? What are your thoughts on prioritization techniques, mental health, and innovation during crises? How do you balance long-term goals with immediate needs?

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It’s encouraging to know others are feeling this way too. No one should feel like things are normal. Thats the most disturbing part.
1. Find community. Stay connected with people who are feeling the same or are being affected.

2. Find your moments to inform. Weave in facts of what the regime is doing. Like, “did you hear about the Save Act? Apparently it makes it harder for anyone to vote who has changed their name. What do you think about making it harder for 69 million married/divorced women to vote? And for people in rural areas and those with disabilities to register and vote in person?”

3. Take action. Taking steps to save our democracy is empowering. Join a local protest. Use 5calls.org to call your reps and tell your story. Change your spending behavior. Use Goods Unite Us app to learn about brands. Call your retirement plan rep or financial advisor to move your investments out of Amazon and Tesla.

Take breaks. Get into nature. Eat well. Sleep. Share again to help each other.

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Disconnect your sense of worth from your employer and your productivity in generating value for them. Derive meaning from protecting your peace and your people, using your skills for good in your community.

It's definitely tough to stay focused right now when everything feels so overwhelming. I’ve been breaking tasks into smaller, manageable pieces and it helps. I am also kind of in a daily reward habit (migth be bad long term but it's working for now) where I tell myself if I get through my to-do list, I can have my favorite meal or glass of wine. Or go do something I love with a friend. Little rewards and encouragements are helping

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