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15 things to do today

Today and the coming days are likely to be rough. So be sure you're taking care of yourself whether that means being tapped into the live results or not.
  1. Vote (if you haven't)
  2. Make a list of things that are soothing to you. This way you have that list ready when you're feeling overwhelmed (the self care non-political tips go from 2-9, so if you don't want to see the political ones stop there)
  3. Make a plan for food. I have ordered a pizza to arrive but perhaps that means prepping food now or even just putting post-its on your frozen dinners so you don't have to think about it, you just grab and go.
  4. Consider which apps stress you out and mute or outright delete them (I feel like Twitter is a good example here).
  5. Have an app that can be helpful but sometimes not? Consider making a new profile with stricter filters. For instance, I have an Instagram for my dog which just follows dog and animal related things so it's soothing to look at. You can make one that just follows artist accounts or botanical gardens or cooking videos. That way you have some go-to soothing content.
  6. Take time off from work if you need. I know some people feel like they need permission to do this, but here I am GIVING YOU PERMISSION. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health so use your sick time
  7. Make a playlist of videos that will help you. These could be songs that get you pumped, meditation videos, cute animal videos, or funny videos. Again this way you have a go-to stress relief. Here is my cute/funny animal video playlist; my short meditation and yoga playlist; and my PUMPED playlist that many of my friends contributed to.
  8. Let loved ones know your boundaries around results. These will vary person to person, but if you don't want constant updates and just want to know when it's all settled, let people know that so they don't keep sending you things that are stressing you out. 
  9. Want a doodling break tonight? Join Mo Willems For A 'Democracy Doodle'. This is the last non-political suggestion so stop here if you don't want to see the political ones.
  10. Would you feel better doing some additional contribution to the political process? Consider calling Wisconsin and Michigan voters. Additional information here.
  11. Contribute to groups that are affecting change in areas you care about. These might include: Planned Parenthood, Black Lives Matter, Sierra Club, Indivisible, Southern Poverty Law Center, Equal Justice Initiative, or Native American Rights Fund (there are absolutely more groups doing good work and in need of funds)
  12. Use your social media platform to let people know about their rights on voting day as well as how/if they can still register. Some useful links in a previous post of mine here. In particular, if you need to report something call The National Voter Assistance Hotline at 1-833-336-8683.
  13. A small thing you can do is walk to your local voting place and see if there is a line. If there is, you can get people in line free food by taking a picture and reporting the line to https://polls.pizza/
  14. Prepare to mobilize if the results of the election are undermined by checking out Protect the Results.
  15. Be ready to contact your representatives. Find them and their contact information here
(Prompt by me)
Adapted from Mean Girls Paramount Pictures

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