Navigating Campaign Season with Wellness, Compassion, and Clarity with Red Light Therapy

Campaign season can bring out the best and worst in us. We see energy, passion, ideas, and civic pride. But we also witness division, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. Whether you love politics, avoid it entirely, or fall somewhere in between, this time of year impacts all of us. So how do we stay grounded, compassionate, and well—especially when things get loud?

How to Learn Who’s Running in Your Area

Feeling overwhelmed by all the names and signs? Here's a simple path to clarity:

• Check your county clerk’s website. Most counties publish sample ballots and official candidate lists.

• Visit vote.utah.gov (or your state’s election portal). You’ll find bios, party affiliations, and district maps.

• Attend town halls or candidate meet-and-greets. These events are often low-key, informative, and free.

• Search for interviews, social media accounts, and official campaign pages. You’ll get a feel for how each candidate communicates and what they value.

Remember, your vote matters most when it’s informed.

When Division Creeps In

Political tension isn’t just on TV. It shows up in family group chats, friendships, and online comment sections. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from defending your views—or trying to avoid the whole thing—you’re not alone. Here's how to stay emotionally well:

• Pause before you post. Ask: is this helping or hurting?

• Respect boundaries. Not everyone wants to debate. That’s okay.

• Protect your peace. Unfollow, mute, or take breaks when needed.

• Use red light therapy as a reset. It lowers cortisol, supports cellular recovery, and helps your body and mind come back to balance.

Participating as a Healthy Adult

Politics shouldn’t cost you your peace. Being involved doesn’t mean being consumed. Here’s a wellness-based approach to civic participation:

• Stay engaged, not enraged. Learn, speak, vote—but don’t carry the world on your shoulders.

• Collaborate, don’t conquer. We won’t always get everything we want. But when we listen, learn, and compromise, we often gain more than expected.

• Talk, but also walk. Do your part through service, voting, respectful conversation, and community building.

For the Politically Tired and the Politically Wired

Some people won’t vote. Some are all in. We need each other. Here's what to remember:

• To the burned out: You’re not lazy. You’re human. Start with one step—like reading about your local ballot.

• To the hyper-engaged: Thank you for your passion. But remember to rest. Recharge with time offline and sessions of red light therapy to support both mental focus and emotional recovery.

• To everyone: You are still whole and worthy, no matter how deeply you engage. Politics is one way to create change, not the only way.

Final Thought: Self-Compassion Is the Answer

This season, make self-compassion your strategy. When things feel too loud, too tense, or too uncertain, breathe. Move your body. Soak in red light. Eat food that loves you back. Laugh with someone you trust. Pray. Journal. Sleep.

You’ll make wiser decisions, show up better for others, and experience more peace—no matter what the ballots say.

Let campaign season be the time you choose to care not just about your country, but about yourself.