Our screen time will be going up by at least 50% over the next 48 hours. elections can raise a lot of anxiety and as much as you may usually have a healthy relationship with your phone, turning away from the endless stream of exit polls, commentary and hot takes is almost impossible. Start your day with a calming routine While this may sound completely impossible, Seeley advises avoiding looking at your phone first thing, or looking at the news. Give yourself a digital curfew If you want to settle into a good sleep, Seeley advises that you stop going on social media at least two hours before bed, whether you’re reading about the election or not. Try some mindfulness techniques throughout the day If there were ever a time to dip your toes into mindfulness, an election is the time. Seeley advises practicing some deep breathing exercises that you can use during the day to help with stress and anxiety levels, not just at night time. Try the 10-3-2-1-0 method Stop drinking caffeine 10 hours before you go to bed, as it takes 10 hours for caffeine to leave your bloodstream.
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Friday, June 27, 2025