Building connection can be an important strategy to manage election stress, but social
distancing can make it more difficult. Here are answers to a few commonly asked questions
about building connection during this time.
To decrease loneliness, stress, depression, and anxiety
To acknowledge collective trauma and experience solidarity
Establish “no screen” blocks of time in your day – times when you don’t have classes,
meetings, etc. (See UNPLUG)
While turning off your camera during class can be a relief, make sure you don’t do
it all the time. Leaving your camera on, even if you can only see your instructor
and one other brave student, can help you feel connected and more focused on content.
Avoid multi-tasking. Even though it can be tempting to use more than one device at
a time or check emails and respond to texts while Zooming, focusing on the content
of the meeting will actually give your brain a break! And we all need a bit more peace
and focus right now!
Spirituality can be one way to connect with yourself, others, nature, or a higher power(s).
