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3 Steps To Eating A Lemon

Do not make lemonade.

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3 Steps To Eating A Lemon
Regina Hilton

Everyone knows the saying, "when life gives you lemons.. make lemonade." In order to make lemonade you will need sugar and water to turn it into something a little less sour. With the help of a couple ingredients the lemonade gives a new perspective of that lemon. However, what if life does not give you the water or sugar to turn the lemon into lemonade? What if you do not have the help from outside sources to make the lemon in your life better? These three steps will guide you through any lemonade deficiency

1. Eat the lemon

Confronting the lemon may seem scary at first. However, once you bite into the lemon there are no longer the mysteries of this obscure "thing". Acknowledge the lemon's existence by examining it. It is okay if at first you hesitate, but then fully commit by taking a bite.

Most importantly, show the lemon no fear.

2. Show your emotions

It is okay to tell all of Texas Roadhouse that you just shoved a lemon in your mouth. Let all of your emotions out even if your eyes are closed.

Reactions are natural and necessary to conquering your lemon.

3. Wipe away the extra juice.

The consequences that comes with conquering your lemon may include a sticky face, lemon juice in your eye, and/or a crazy lady taking pictures of you. The lemon might not go as planned, people may be watching and it might get sticky.

Just wipe your face and you are as good as new.

Easy as 1, 2, 3... you conquered your lemon.

Okay, okay... conquering your lemon might not be as easy as 1,2,3. However, face the lemon as it is. If you take the situation and find a way to handle it, even if that means consequences, you just might be satisfied with the outcome!

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