How to cope with New Year anxiety — a trauma-informed, faith + mental health plan for when January feels heavy, urgent, or unsettling. By Jennifer Nicole Green, NP-C | Lolli Love Last updated: January 6, 2026 How to cope with New Year anxiety: start with a 60-second nervous system reset (longer exhales), then choose one tiny next step (water, food, movement, or a boundary), and add a simple breath prayer to reconnect with God’s steadiness. New Year anxiety is common bec