Even though the election is decided, I’m sure I’m not the only one who can’t seem to shed the high anxiety of the past week. If you’re struggling with that, too, check out this Washington Post advice for how to “detox” from election stress. It’s helping already.

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Janie

P.S. Thanksgiving will be a little different this year, and Food & Drink editor Kristen Aiken wants to help. Leave your questions here by Nov. 16, and she'll respond to as many as she can over the following few days.

Take Back Your Life

Even when they aren’t required, you shouldn’t skip a cover letter. Job search coach Ashley Watkins said it’s the biggest mistake she sees people make: “You miss that opportunity to either fill in some gaps or really give context to your reason for applying... like if you want to relocate, if you want to change jobs. Anything that needs explaining,” she said. Beyond that, there are still a number of opportunity-killing pitfalls you’ll want to avoid:

The 6 Biggest Mistakes People Make With Cover Letters

Deal With It

Even if you’re happy with the outcome of the presidential election, you may not be happy with the state of our nation. And if you’ve been thinking about leaving the country, you should know that living overseas isn’t the only big cost you need to consider -- just getting out can be a truly expensive endeavor, from shipping fees to legal costs. Hear from folks who’ve done it themselves:

What It REALLY Costs To Leave The Country

Everything Thanksgiving

Get all our Thanksgiving recipes, advice and more. Plus ask our Food & Drink editor your Thanksgiving questions, from how to celebrate safely to how long to cook a turkey and other cooking queries.

Pro Tip:

If you were as glued to the news as we were over the weekend, you might have spotted a rare and lovely moment: CNN star Jake Tapper stopped his show to praise Arlette Saenz, his colleague who’s spent two years reporting from the Biden campaign. Giving proper credit to a co-worker shouldn't be radical, but it can be powerful — and men who want to help their female colleagues advance should know it’s just the first step. See how it’s done.

Want More Practical Magic?

How to reuse or recycle your campaign yard signs [Lifehacker]
How to delete your Amazon browsing and order history [HuffPost]
When to replace smoke detectors, sponges, pillows and more [WaPo]

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