03/09/2026
š You can care about whatās happening in the world without carrying the weight of the whole world with you.
War. Politics. Climate change. The cost of living. Another breaking news alert before youāve even had breakfast.
The difficulty with these kinds of fears is that there isnāt always one clear threat you can deal with and move on from. They can sit in the background, constantly reminding your brain that something might happen.
And caring more doesnāt necessarily mean worrying more.
Sometimes the healthier response is to recognise when concern has stopped being useful and has simply become a repeated stress response.
In my piece for Broke Girl in the City, I look at practical ways to deal with that feeling of the world becoming overwhelming, including getting worries out of your head, calming the physical stress response, and knowing when itās time to return your attention to your own life.
Staying grounded gives you more space to think clearly, respond usefully and get on with your own life, even when the wider world feels anything but calm.
Read the full article here:
https://brokegirlinthecity.com/managing-stress-when-the-world-feels-overwhelming/
Expert Insight: Christopher Paul Jones Harley Street phobia expert and author of Harley Street phobia expert and author of āFace Your Fears ā 7 Steps to