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Participants were then asked how likely they’d be to contact their government officials, sign petitions demanding more climate action, or support policies like regulating carbon emissions or instituting tax rebates for electric vehicles.

Remarkably, the authors found that constructive doubt and constructive hope both correlated with increased policy support and willingness to take political action, whereas false hope and fatalistic thinking had a negative association.

Comparing yourself to others who might have had family support or different life circumstances isn’t fair to you — or realistic.

That said, if you’re still feeling anxious about money and can’t help comparing your financial situation to others, consider seeking support from a psychologist or financial therapist.

Popular opinion four years ago supported a strong social-democratic response, and bipartisan majority support for such a response could have pointed to a path beyond polarized gridlock.