HCAMS, HealthCare Assistance with Member Support
Your Union's Employee Assistance Program
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Vote, then Self-Care
Election week is a tense week for everyone. We're all anxious, and with many factors affecting the election like mail-in ballots, and potential post office delays, it's possible we won't see the results right away. Election
anxiety is real, and it's piling on top of COVID-19 anxiety and burnout.
That means you have two important things to do this week.
- Vote if you haven't yet. Election day is tomorrow. Check your state's rules to see if you can still register (some states allow this). Make a plan to go
early, bring your mask, hand sanitizer and appropriate clothing for the weather in case you're in line for awhile, or find a drop-box in your county.
- Turn off the news, schedule some self-care. Take a walk, have a bath, pick up one of those beach reads you never got to this summer, listen to your favorite
playlist, or try some deep breathing. Make sure you get in some self-care this week.
We'd also recommend you read the blog updates below for more ways to face COVID-19 anxiety and burnout, and election anxiety this week.
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If you're feeling extra anxious, tense, or snappy this week, it may be because you have election anxiety, and that might be mixing with your COVID-19 anxiety. But it's okay, we have a
few solutions for you to shift your focus.
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There's a lot happening right now, and there's a lot of uncertainty. It can make it feel hard to have hope, but hope has never been more important and it is possible to feel hope despite everything.
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Sometimes it's simple solutions to feel better. With so many things to worry about and be aware of, our minds have a ton of clutter in them. And one of the easiest ways to declutter the mind is actually by decluttering your
outer environment, your home, your work space, even your schedule.
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Trying to get a handle on your stress and anxiety this week? Try the bubble meditation. It's a simple way to relax and release all of the thoughts in your mind. No meditation experience necessary to experience the results.
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Looking for a way to relieve some stress and anxiety around this week? Try aromatherapy. We have an introductory guide full of the best scents to get you started so you can relax a little, and take a few moments for yourself.
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We are a Union EAP,
here to help you, especially during this time of uncertainty.
If you're feeling stress, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness or any other signs of behavioral health issues, or substance abuse, give us a call. We can help.
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