In Case of Emergency...
1. Pray.

2. Remain calm. Do not panic. Absolutely, positively, do not panic!!!

3. Go get a manicure, a pedicure, a facial....or even better, all three. You may be having a crisis, but this is no time to be running around with scraggly looking nails. Go to Supercuts and get your hair washed and blown-out. For goodness sake, don't get anything (eyebrows, bikini line) waxed. This is no time to start ripping hair of your body (see #2 above). Just maintain your normal shaving ritual and you'll be fine.

4. Buy yourself something pretty.

5. Call friend(s). This is no time to be alone. You will either get support you need, or you will give your friend(s) the opportunity to chuckle about your dilemma once you hang up. But that's ok, because it's important that you are a good friend too, even if that means you are simply providing entertainment.

6. Go to the gym. Does wonders for your mental health and hey....at least it's not making you fat. Plus, chances are you will see those less physically fortunate than you while at the gym, therefore making you feel better about yourself, therefore making you feel better about whatever crisis it is that is in your life.

7. Refuse to let your emotions take the lead. I know, easier said than done.

8. Uncurl from the fetal position, get your heiny out of bed and do something. Anything.

9. Put on a cute outfit and some lipgloss. Put on the pretty panties even if no one sees them. I fix myself up for me and not for anybody else.

10. Do something nice for somebody else. There's nothing that'll make you forget about your own sad little life quicker than focusing on somebody else's sad little life. Just remember, no matter how bad you've got it, somebody is worse off than you and wishes they had your life.

11. Clean something. Staying busy keeps your mind off your troubles and there is something very satisfying about having a clean, sparkling toilet.

12. Yoga.

13. Go to the park and swing. Swinging is fun. Bonus: especially when you can hog a swing from a small child : ) You are a grown up and don't have to take turns.

14. Smile. Chose to be happy. No matter what.

Pretty short list for now. Guess I need to work on my coping skills!

-Robyn


- posted by Robyn @ 12:00 AM