This week may not have been what many people had hoped for, but just like so many times before, the Parks and Recreation crew is always here to inspire you to keep on keepin' on. No matter what's happened in the past week, I think we all can agree that we've learned a great deal from these events, but just in case it wasn't clear enough-here's 16 things that Parks and Rec. can teach us from the 2016 Presidential Election.

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1. Turn that frown upside down.

Things don't always turn out as planned, but you can't dwell on it for too long. It's time to pick ourselves up and concentrate on bringing more good into the world!

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2. Keep doin' your thing girl.

*glass ceiling shatters*

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3. Pep talks are always acceptable.

That's what friends are for, right?

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4. Even if they come from yourself.

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5. And if that doesn't work, maybe a little retail therapy.

New top, new goals.

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6. Always remember:

You are awesome.

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7. Stay curious.

It's how you learn.

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8. Keep spreading love.

Because there's never a bad time for it.

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9. Look for the good in people.

We have some good hombres here.

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10. ~Equality~

Do whatever you like doing.

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11. Take action to change the things you believe in.

And be adamant about it

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12. I belong to me.

Not anyone else.

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13. You deserve to be treated with the utmost respect.

And you should also treat people with the utmost respect in return.

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14. Believe in yourself.

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15. Show others appreciation.

They deserve it.

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16. Look on the bright side.

Sunshine. Dogs. People.

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It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the negative things that are happening, but it's worth it to find a way to turn it into a positive experience. So even though things aren't perfect, be sure that you're encouraging and practicing love and support among everyone. We're all such beautiful rays of sunshine with so many great things to offer, and it's time for all of us to appreciate each other.