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6 Things to Focus on Other Than Politics

With all the negativity filling your Facebook timelines because of the outcome of the election, let's all focus our energy on other things.

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If you are somehow unaware or living in a bubble, this past week was the presidential election and, whether you like it or not, Donald Trump is going to be the next president of the United States. I am not here to share my political views and fill your Facebook timelines with even more politics, as a matter of fact, I am writing to try to get us all to move on. While I respect everyone’s opinions, I think at this point it is best that we all move forward and unite as a country since there is no Facebook post that is going to change the outcome of the election. Here are some things you can focus on to distract you from politics:

1. Puppies!!

There is nothing that can melt a heart faster than looking at pictures of dogs, no matter what kind they are. It is impossible for anyone to have any negative thoughts running through their heads about the election when looking at these cute puppies! I recommend finding someone that voted against your candidate, or didn’t vote at all, and sit down and bond over the adorableness of puppy pictures because there is no way you can disagree about that.

2. Watch a Sporting Event


While it can be annoying for those who are watching with you, let go of all your frustrations on a sporting event. Go yell at a running back to keep running, yell at a quarterback for throwing an interception, or blame your team of whatever sports’ losing streak for all of your problems. Have your problem with people be that you support different teams, not supporting different political parties.

3. Go to the Gym

This is good for your mental and physical health. Use your anger and stress to inspire you to work out harder. Take a boxing class or a spin class. Even do some yoga to cleanse your mind of all of the negativity and just focus on yourself for a bit.

4. Go to a Kanye Concert

Honestly, go to a Kanye West concert whether you are mad about politics or just want to go to a Kanye West concert. Nothing says letting out your anger more than screaming rap lyrics that consist of a lot of curse words or listening to Kanye expressing his feelings through a rant that will make you feel like he is speaking your heart out for you.

5. Meditate

After all the yelling and techniques to get out your anger, find a good meditation online to relieve some stress and allow you to relax.

6. Look at More Puppies

Because who can resist?

All of the techniques suggested are things that you can do whether you are stressed about the outcome of the election or stressed in general. There is no moving backwards, only forwards. We all need to accept the outcome of the election last week and move forward focusing on the positives and remaining a united country.

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