Having hope is essential.
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| | | Q | | How do you maintain a sense of hope when things feel hopeless? | | | | A | | "I find it tough to do, but disconnecting generally from social media and news sources, putting my phone down, and just getting outside, paying attention to nature and life. Even in the more industrial areas around me, there are still plants growing.
"I also recommend picking up some litter on any daily walks. It gives you hope because you're actively doing something to make the world better. Even if it's small, it's still good." — Alice Porter, editor
"Therapy, for sure. And going inward and focusing on the positives within my little bubble as much as I can — the fact that I have a safe home, my family, my friends, my health, my cat, food to eat, a job, beautiful mountains and rivers nearby. I hate to say I force myself to 'look on the bright side' or 'practice gratitude' like that because it sounds so cliché, but it really does help when I can bring myself to do it." — Morgan Mandriota, newsletter editor
"I try to reframe my negative thoughts. 'I can't do it' turns into 'I'm working on being able to do it' or 'I can't do it yet.' My dogs and cat also give me a sense of hope. They're so good-natured and make me believe there are positive things in the world.
"I'd love to say I volunteer, but I don't. I do, however, donate small funds to organizations that align with my personal values. And by small, I mean $1 to $5 every so often." — Ren Dias, editor
"My response specifically ties to the recent news cycle. Usually, I look for more hopeful stories online. Even though a lot of breaking news might shine a negative light on recent events or highlight the negatives, people are still writing about other things — things that aren't as mainstream but that can ignite more positive energy in me." — Sarah Matysiak, newsletter editor | | | | | | | | If you'd like to request a specific topic, offer feedback, or chime in with your answers to our weekly questions, feel free to email us at newsletters@healthline.com. We look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on the path to mental well-being. | | | | | | | TRY THIS | | Don't Forget About Your Diet | | Take care of your mind by getting the right balance of nutritious foods. Learn more about what you can do to optimize your nutrition. | | | | | | | | | | | We picked these articles just for you | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy. | Healthline, Optum Now, and their respective logo(s) are trademarks of RVO Health, LLC.
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