How can I overcome financial stress?

Here are a few strategies that may help you mentally survive the financial stress of economic hard times:

1. Take care of your physical health: Make sure to get enough sleep, eat healthy, and exercise regularly. Taking care of your body can help improve your mood and overall well-being.
2. Practice gratitude: It can be easy to focus on what we don't have during difficult times, but practicing gratitude can help shift our focus to what we do have. Try keeping a gratitude journal, where you write down a few things you're thankful for each day.
3. Stay connected: Social support is important for our mental health. Make an effort to stay connected with friends and family, either in person or through technology. If people are willing to help you, practice humility, and accept the help. 
4. Find ways to manage stress: Stress can take a toll on our mental health. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as meditation, prayer, reading scripture, spending time in nature, watch something that will make you laugh, or exercise.
5. Seek professional help if needed: If you're struggling to cope with the challenges of economic hard times, it may be helpful to seek the support of a mental health professional and/or a non-profit financial financial planning service. They can provide you with coping strategies and support to help you get through this difficult time.