First, breathe. Second, if possible, get out into nature. Walk through a park. Take a walk in the woods. Enjoy and appreciate the sights and sounds you will encounter. Find a spot where you can sit and close your eyes. Smell the air. Feel the breeze on your skin and in your hair. When you begin to feel at peace, ask the Lord to help you to feel that way even when you are at home, at work, at the store. Try to get out and do this at least once a week.

If you live in a city where it is not possible to safely get out into nature, then once a week make a commitment to yourself that you will for one hour do something you enjoy like get lost in a book, watch movies in your favorite genre, listen to music (use headphones, not ear buds!) that makes you want to hum along. Or better yet, go to your local animal shelter and do the required training so that you can provide enrichment to the small animals (usually bunnies) and cats. Or train so you can be a dog handler and take a pup for a walk.

The idea is to take a small vacation from the troubles you feel. Tell yourself that while you're hiking, walking, listening to music, etc. you will just focus on what you are currently doing. That's why volunteering with animals is perfect for that :)

In the meantime I will gladly pray for you to find peace in this crazy world. Goodness knows we can all use some right now!