Hard to focus in Trump times

[get the red out]

I am having a devil of a time focusing on a knitting project (a throw with changing shades) that would have been relatively easy for me when Obama was President, but I can't deal with changing yarn colors as much as it calls for now. I also can't seem to put the iPad down and pick up my needles. I may try starting an even simpler project to see if that will work for relaxation. But my focus away from work is suffering terribly with the state of the country right now. I want my brain back! My other hobby is training my dogs in things like agility and obedience, at least they demand their time.

Has anyone else had trouble committing to craft projects during this past, anxiety-ridden year? Found a way to overcome it?

I am going to dig into my stash right now and see if I can even focus well enough to make a darned scarf!