ca governor race results spark urgent life lessons for public service burnout
As the dust settles on the ca governor race results, life coach Dr. Elena Marquez is seeing a surge in clients who feel "politically exhausted." In her latest viral post, she draws a parallel between the race's back-and-forth tension and the psychological toll of seeking external validation. "Many of us are running a personal campaign for approval, just like candidates," she says. "The real win isn't a title—it's letting go of the need to be chosen." With the state's high-stakes election reminding millions of how ambition can consume health, Marquez is urging people to reframe success as internal peace, not public opinion.