In the face of overwhelming news, Slate journalists turned to entertaining distractions like trash TV and social media, which provided necessary breaks from reality and coping mechanisms.
Susan Matthews enjoys Ball Sort Puzzle, a simple game where sorting marbles by color offered a brief escape from the complexities of life during a stressful election year.
Dahlia Lithwick found comfort in the TV series Parenthood, a show characterized by its lack of real conflict and a collection of comforting moments centered around family and food.
Members of Slate's newsroom shared their coping strategies during a tumultuous election year, highlighting the importance of leisure and entertainment as a way to manage anxiety and stress.
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