While we cannot control the political landscape, we can develop practices that strengthen our resilience during uncertain times. Mindful media consumption is essential—setting specific times to check news rather than continuous monitoring, curating information sources thoughtfully, and taking regular digital detoxes can significantly reduce stress hormones and improve mood. Embodied regulation practices address the physical manifestations of political stress through breathing exercises that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, regular physical movement to release stress hormones, nature exposure to reduce rumination, and progressive muscle relaxation to address tension held in the body.

While we cannot control the political landscape, we can develop practices that strengthen our resilience during uncertain times. Mindful media consumption is essential—setting specific times to check news rather than continuous monitoring, curating information sources thoughtfully, and taking regular digital detoxes can significantly reduce stress hormones and improve mood. Embodied regulation practices address the physical manifestations of political stress through breathing exercises that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, regular physical movement to release stress hormones, nature exposure to reduce rumination, and progressive muscle relaxation to address tension held in the body.

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Social media serves as a space for self-expression and community building. However, it often presents idealized images and lifestyles, leading many teen girls to compare themselves to seemingly perfect standards. This constant comparison can foster feelings of inadequacy and contribute to mental health challenges.

Social media serves as a space for self-expression and community building. However, it often presents idealized images and lifestyles, leading many teen girls to compare themselves to seemingly perfect standards. This constant comparison can foster feelings of inadequacy and contribute to mental health challenges.

Social media serves as a space for self-expression and community building. However, it often presents idealized images and lifestyles, leading many teen girls to compare themselves to seemingly perfect standards. This constant comparison can foster feelings of inadequacy and contribute to mental health challenges.

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