One way to instantly feel less anxious

✅ Today’s tip: Think of someone in your life who stays calm in times of crisis, and give them a call.

Staying on top of current events can feel like an exercise in masochism these days, and it’s all too easy to let conversations with friends and family turn into two-way anxiety spirals—which is why the therapist Kathleen Smith recommends seeking out the wise and even-keeled people in your circle.

“Look at your family, your community, or even the voices you interact with on the internet,” Smith writes, “and ask yourself who’s staying thoughtful when everyone else is spinning out. These are the folks you want to orbit.” As she notes, anxiety may be contagious, but so is wisdom.

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