Nonprofit Power Podcast

How to Cope with Election Anxiety


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The 2024 elections are less than two weeks away. And if your world is anything like mine, you and just about everybody in it are stressing out right now. 

There's a lot of anxiety. There's a lot of worry. There's a lot of fear. And those are very understandable states of emotion. There is so much at stake. And so yes, everybody is kind of scared spitless right now. 

But here's the thing. And I know you know this. All that anxiety and worry not only isn't helpful, it's actually pretty bad for you. It's bad for your emotional health. It's bad for your physical health. It's bad for your wellbeing. But it also is bad for the cause. 

Because what happens when we're in a state of fear is that we become paralyzed. We become demoralized. And that right there is how we lose. 

But there is an antidote, and that is to take action. We absolutely have the power to win these most consequential elections. I am certain of that. But it's going to take every single one of us.

In this episode, we share:

  • How taking action counters anxiety and fear
  • Two very powerful actions you can take between now and election day to make an impact on the results
  • The forgotten arena where your influence may matter most
  • The wrong question we’ve been asking about the election, and the right question to ask instead
  • Messaging guidance and options for engaging ambivalent voters


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Nonprofit Power PodcastBy Kath Patrick