1A Best Of: Finding Agency In Chaos
Jun 3, 2025
Margaret Rinkle, a New York Times columnist and author, Pooja Lakshman, a psychiatrist specializing in self-care, and Sam Green, a trans justice organizer for the ACLU, explore finding agency in chaos. They discuss the therapeutic power of music and literature, the importance of connecting with nature, and recognizing stress. Sam shares insights on community engagement against anti-LGBTQ+ policies, while the group emphasizes the value of self-care and resilience through personal stories and collective action in challenging times.
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Understanding Agency Through Self-Efficacy
- Agency relates closely to self-efficacy, the belief that your actions make a difference.
- Even small choices in chaos can lead to meaningful impact and regain of control.
News Consumption Boundaries
- Set strict boundaries around your news consumption to avoid overwhelm.
- Avoid checking news before bed or immediately upon waking to protect your mental health.
Nature Brings Comfort and Hope
- A listener finds peace and comfort from creating a pollinator garden and caring for bird baths.
- Such nature interactions provide daily joy and reassurance about the future.