Hope is key to maintaining mental wellness

Politics, COVID-19 and life itself have created ongoing stress for most of us. While each person’s situation is unique, many are facing similar worries and challenges. We still don’t know exactly what to expect as we move forward, but there is hope of a better future.

Managing our expectations and allowing for flexibility continues to be important. Often we have expectations of ourselves and others. Give yourself and others grace. Our plans may need to be modified to ensure they are realistic and achievable. We cannot always control what happens, but we can change how we react to it.

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