In these divisive political times, it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos—scrolling through negative social media posts, clashing with bickering relatives, and keeping up with nonstop news alerts. When the feeling of pandemonium takes over, our instinct is often to try to regain control through sweeping personal change. We’ll jump in with grand plans to overhaul our routines, transform our homes, or tackle every to-do we’ve neglected.