Anxious about the election? Here’s how not to be…

With only three weeks until the election and the presidential race in a dead heat, it’s hard not to start breathing into a paper bag.

But you know what helps ease anxiety? 

Taking action. Getting involved in efforts to get out the vote this election season will help you channel your worries into something productive and positive. While it may not magically erase all the angst, you will feel better knowing you’re doing your part.

But what if you just can’t afford to take time away from work to volunteer?

United Kentucky is here to help! We are offering $50 to knock 50 doors, paid weekly, and there’s flexibility for you to knock as your schedule allows. It’s a great way to alleviate election anxiety while also earning some extra money.

If stress reduction and extra cash aren’t enticing enough, there are unexpected benefits of canvassing - 

• It’s a great way to get your steps in

• Urban and suburban leaf peeping

• You will see (and if you’re like me, silently judge) a wild range of Halloween decorations, from funny to truly creepy

• Similarly, you will see yard art that ranges from geese dressed up in fanciful clothes to a gun toting gnome riding a unicorn (I am NOT making this up)

• It beats building PowerPoints and spreadsheets all day

• You get to talk with registered Democrats about important issues on their ballots, some even thank you for coming to your door

So quell your anxiety, make some cash, and get out there for the adventure that is canvassing.