The love and light holidays are upon us. The old year is ending, and a new one is about to begin. And there is great uncertainty about what the U.S. and the world will be like as we experience political, economic, and cultural changes.
Uncertainty breeds anxiety.
Our stories create a mindset with biases based on myths, histories, cultural norms, values, and preferences, influenced by media filters, analysis, education, and personal experience. By being aware of the stories we tell ourselves we can best manage our emotional responses.