| What's worked for me: - Try and become a child again (when I didn't have these worries/frustration). Concentrate on what's in my control. Don't worry about things outside my control. - Stop reading the news. A family crisis after the shit-show that was 2016 clarified what _actually_ affected me. - Stoicism. "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius (recommended many times on HN) helped. That what he wrote 2000 years ago is so relevant today made this stick. - Appreciating how fortunate I am (good job, health, life). I'm mostly happy, I try and act this way. Cut myself off when I'm going off on a rant. "Thinking happy thoughts" in other words, it's not nice for anyone else listening to doom-and-gloom. This also helps with the next topic: - Friends. Putting in some effort with (not yet friends) at work, on walks, meetup etc - sometimes you end up with a few more friends. - Distraction. Keeping busy with other things. Preferably creative or in-the-moment things. You aren't going to fix the worlds problems. By _all_ means help and do your part, however getting angry and upset is only going to make you unhappy. e.g. with all war in Ukraine, yes it's horrific. Perhaps you are in a position to help - offering a home, help or financial support? Sympathy and understanding for people you know who might be affected, reach out to them. |