When January hit, I didn't know how to respond. Like many of you, I spiraled. I doomscrolled, stress-shopped, and barely kept it together. But somewhere between researching long-term food storage, mixing patterns with my sisters, and dragging myself to my first Reformer Pilates class, I started to find my way back. In this post, I'm breaking down the science of stress and dopamine, the real impact of hormonal shifts on your ability to cope, and ten research-backed strategies to help you maintain your peace during volatile times, without breaking the bank.