Handling Election Angst: Finding Peace Amid Uncertainty
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the election season? Do you find yourself constantly scrolling through newsfeeds, feeling anxious and uncertain about the future? I heard a description of election night described as the feeling of waiting for the outcome of a cancer biopsy. OMG!
As election night approaches, many people are feeling a growing sense of anxiety, dread, and even outrage about what might happen. I've heard friends and family members talking about the election like it's a matter of life or death. Some are convinced that if their preferred candidate doesn’t win, the economy will collapse. Relationships are strained, with people arguing or even cutting ties over political differences.
It’s understandable to feel nervous. Election outcomes are big and can shape our country's future. But for many, the emotional intensity around this event feels like waiting for the results of a cancer biopsy—nervous, on edge, and uncertain of what’s next. This type of energy is overwhelming, and it’s easy to get caught in the storm of fear and worst-case scenarios.
Here’s the thing: if we tie our happiness, peace of mind, or sense of security to any outside event—whether it’s an election, job, or relationship—we give away our power. We make our well-being dependent on something we can’t control.
And while elections matter, the ultimate source of your happiness or unhappiness is not who sits in the White House.
Live Your Life as a Sovereign Being
This is a vital truth to remember if you’re seeking real happiness and empowerment. Incorporate the following belief as an affirmation or hypnosis suggestion into your core belief arsenal. Make it one you live by and that you instill in your children and clients:
No outside person, place, or situation determines my happiness or well-being.
True sovereignty comes from within.
For me, personally, I feel strongly about which candidate I hope will win. But I’ve learned to hold a higher vision for my life that isn’t dependent on election results. Whether my candidate wins or loses, I choose to believe that my happiness, my ability to thrive, and even the economy’s ability to flourish is not bound to this moment.
This mindset frees me. It allows me to handle whatever comes with more positivity, grace, and resilience. I can feel passionate about the issues, but I also trust that I can create my own reality, regardless of the outcome.
You Can Choose to Thrive—No Matter What
I invite you to step into this empowered mindset as well. Instead of letting external events dictate your emotional state, choose to believe in your own power to create a life of abundance, happiness, and resilience—no matter who wins the election.
If you're feeling anxious about the outcome and would like to work on elevating your beliefs to align with resilience and abundance, I’d love to help. Book a coaching session with me, and together, we’ll work on building the mindset and tools you need to thrive—no matter what the world throws your way.
Your peace and power are yours to claim. Let’s make sure you know how to hold onto them.
To your sovereignty and well-being,
Rebecca Taylor Shaw
