EDITOR'S NOTE

I hope it’s not just me, but recently my nervous system has felt like it’s on fire. We’re only 48 days into 2026, but someone throw a blanket over my cage. If you too feel like “wow, more?” — join me in a collective deep breath and take a peek at what I’ve been using to soothe myself, because another moment on my phone may cause me to throw it from a rooftop:

• The punch needle kit that’s keeping my hands busy as I watch the Olympics

• The silicone magnets I keep on my WFH desk for daily meetings

• The affirmation cards I have on my nightstand

• The very basic ice roller I use most mornings to soothe my skin

• And lastly, my emotional support electric heating pad

—Alexandra Napoli / Commerce Director / New York, NY