Our patience with the stock market is being tested and we all have questions no one can answer. When will inflation come down? Has the stock market hit bottom yet? How much higher will interest rates go? Are we in a recession? We do, however, know from history that difficult periods set up good opportunities on the other side.

How do we stay on course when the economy appears to be in freefall? Perhaps we can borrow a slogan that our neighbors across the pond invented just before World War II. The British, known for having a “stiff upper lip” in the face of adversity, simply tell themselves to “KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON.”

We created this guide to serve as a compass to help point you in the right direction when the markets get rough and your emotions run strong.

It has been an unusual time for the markets as both stocks and bonds have experienced meaningful declines which presents a unique challenge for us as investors. As we acknowledge this reality, we must also be careful not to overreact and abandon the time-tested principles that have seen us through challenging periods in the past.

If you’re feeling a bit stressed out over money these days, you’re not alone. It may be tempting to ignore financial stress, but studies show it can contribute to physical, as well as emotional health problems.

Despite recent economic woes, there’s some good news to share. Mind-numbing losses have historically been a precursor to great future returns.

National “Let It Go” day is one of those invented holidays that occurs each year on June 23. The point? To forget about the things that make us regretful, guilty, or embarrassed. If ongoing inflation and market volatility have you feeling worried, why not embrace the idea?

While major events like a bear market, inflation, or the war in Ukraine make us fear the unknown, that unknown is the very reason why we have the potential to earn more than the risk-free rate.

If the headlines are scaring you a little bit this week, chanting these financial mantras may help you relieve a little stress and help keep you focused during episodes of market volatility.