I read the 8 tips on Five Thirty Eight on how to stay sane over the next 8 days until the election. They were good tips, but I think the key is really just to vote. I’ve made my decisions and submitted my ballot, and I received confirmation that it was received and will be counted. With only consuming the news on Monday’s and Friday’s, there’s now very little time for me to stress or absorb more information. I’ve done my civic duty; doing your part helps put you at ease. I’ve now done the work for the immediate future; the rest starts when the new officials are elected. We must hold our officials accountable and encourage new incentivizes within our political system so that it works for all of us, not just the elite. Voting is step one. The next fifty steps start in January.