Microdosing Hope In Troubling Times

Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening right now? You're not alone. In this video, we explore simple, practical ways to build resilience, stay connected, and push back against fear and division—one small act at a time.

When the world feels too big and too broken, hope becomes a practice, not a feeling we wait for. From paying for someone's coffee to offering childcare for a furloughed friend, from limiting doomscrolling to making that one phone call—these tiny actions create ripples.

**In this episode:**
- Concrete acts of care you can do today
- Ways to stay grounded when everything feels chaotic  
- How to connect and help in your community
- Building your own resilience toolkit

You don't have to do everything. Just pick one thing this week. Small acts compound. 

💬 What's one small act you're committing to this week? Share in the comments.

STAYING GROUNDED 
* Check news twice a day max—set phone timers
* Start your day with something beautiful before checking your phone
* Take one 10-minute walk outside daily
* Ask one person "How are you really doing?" and listen
* Dance to one song that makes you feel alive
* Keep your hands busy—cook, garden, create something
CONNECTING & HELPING 
* Join one local group—mutual aid, library events, community garden
* Offer your specific skill: "I can help with resumes/taxes/car repairs/childcare"
* Share resources without being asked—"Saw this job posting and thought of you"
* Make one phone call to your representative (scripts available online)
* Fact-check before sharing—be the person who slows misinformation
* Amplify good news and people doing good work

We build hope together, one micro-dose at a time. 

**Resources mentioned in this video:**
 Mutual Aid Hub https://www.mutualaidhub.org

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