Does the state of the world leave you tense, guilty, and exhausted, like the world is a mess both outside and in your own head? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I’m talking about emotional overload, empathy burnout, and how constant anxiety and overwhelm about global chaos can quietly wreck your mental health. I’ll share simple, realistic self care tips to protect your peace: how to stop doomscrolling, reduce news anxiety, set boundaries for mental health, and build a calmer mindset even when you’re living with uncertainty. This episode is for you if you care deeply about what’s happening, but you also need practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and feel more grounded in everyday life. 👉 Ready to feel calmer and more in control, even when the world is a mess? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Stressed or overwhelmed by the state of the world (or both)? In this episode I share practical mental health tools to protect your peace and reduce anxiety when it feels like everything’s just one great big endless mess.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 State of the world and mental health0:38 Chaotic times3:35 Why the world feels exhausting9:23 How to protect your peace16:45 Final self care tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19074 ➕ Related episodes:Hopelessness (Episode 297) https://ltamh.com/?p=17921 You can’t control everything… (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492 Mental overload (Episode 280) https://ltamh.com/?p=16657 👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/ Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #worldchaos #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin

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