Before I retired I had a job that required presentations in front of executive groups which could make me anxious. I would judge the time required and then remind myself 'this will be over in 2 hours' or 3 hours or whatever time I set. It put things in perspective and make the time seem manageable. I would tell myself 'when this is over I can relax, go back to the hotel, have a great,' anything to look forward too.
If living on their own, that SS does not go far. What we receive in SS would not even pay our bills. Its my DHs pension that keeps us above water. Plus, the OP has never responded to questions asked.