Quality of mind determines quality of life. Outside circumstances are what they are. While some things are within your sphere of influence, there’s only so much you can control.
Outside circumstances will never change to appease you.
But you can change how you react and how you feel about outside events. Even when stress hits, follow the threads all the way down to their core.
Why is it stressful? Because you might look bad, because you might look uninformed, because it might be embarrassing, because you might be judged. At the end of the day, it’s all wrapped up in our ego and sense of self.
Know your priorities and be aware of the scope of your worries. The first step to improving your quality of mind is recognizing that it matters.