Begin planning your pity party by deciding how many days you will immerse yourself in misery. You are sad, so feel sad. Stock up on Ben and Jerry’s and/or whatever other comfort foods you desire. Put on your most comfortable clothes–you know, the ones you would not be caught dead wearing in public. Choose wisely–you will be wearing these clothes and sleeping in them non-stop during this time span. Close the shades, crawl under the covers, and cry to your heart’s content. Punch a pillow as often as needed.
When your pity party time is up, be entirely resolved to get back to productive living. Take steps to gradually move forward in your life. Allow set-backs and be kind to yourself when they happen. Seek therapy if needed. Repeat the affirmation “There is a reason of greater good for everything that happens,” and believe it.
One thing we can always count on…everything in life changes.
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