1. Bold Acceptance, and Confidence
As the day begins, you're feeling pretty good - you are the Beyonce of the Jews. The, "I did this last year" phrase starts off your morning and honestly, nothing can stop you. You're determined, ready, and can't wait to show it to the man.
2. Denial
The day drags on and no, you didn't just hear your stomach growl. Ha, What? No. Absolutely not. You're fine - totally, utterly fine. You're not even hungry, not even a little bit.
You're lying. You're not fine. You're hungry.
3. Bargaining
"What if I just snack a little bit, that's better than eating a full meal. I mean, I can repent my sins next year, it's not a big deal"
4. Depression
While trying to distract yourself, you aimlessly scroll through Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Suddenly, you are bombarded with every appetizing Tasty video, or friends posting their delicious meal today. You want it, and you're starting to hit rock bottom. It's unavoidable, you're most likely sad, really, really sad.
5. Anger
The sun is setting, you're starving, and you're nothing but hangry. The accomplished feeling is long gone, and anger takes over. You've waited long enough for the bagels, and you want them now.
Happy Yom Kippur, eat enough to survive until next year!