How to keep a positive mindset during stressful times

Your phone dings. Another news alert. Do you reach for your phone immediately? In a survey of Canadians by Statistics Canada, just over half of participants (52%) reported that their mental health declined over the course of the pandemic. Of those respondents, two of every five (41%) reported that they experienced high stress. It’s tempting to stay connected 24/7, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your health - and financial strategy - is tune it out. Here are some tips to stay positive.
While it’s important to be aware of what’s going on in the world, focusing on bad news won’t help your financial strategy or health. Remember, you’re in it for the long term.
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