Today’s the Day

In 2016, I created this post on what to do while waiting for election results. Today’s the day many of us have been waiting for since that dark night and I woke up with a cocktail of anxiety, energy, and excitement.

Tonight will be long and while hitting refresh over and over is an option, I wanted to offer a few alternatives to combat the anxious energy.

Walk your dog
Write a love letter to Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Ida B. Wells, Frances E.W. Harper, and/or Mary Church Terrell
Paint your nails red
Soak in a lavender-infused bubble bath
Organize a desk drawer
Wear a pantsuit
Order in your favorite meal
Go for a run
Pour a glass (or two) of bubbly
Do yoga
Dance this Election Day Spotify Playlist
Take 10 deep breaths. Repeat.
Dress in white to honor the Suffragettes
Bake vegan cupcakes and top with red, white, and blue sprinkles
Go for a brisk walk
Rake leaves
Write a letter of gratitude to a woman who has influenced you
Document today in your journal
Combat the isms: sexism, racism, classism, ableism, ageism, heterosexism, colorism, lookism, nativism
Listen to classical music
Meditate
Make a list of gratitude
Read an inspiring text
Hug a loved one
Write a thank you to an elected official
Get involved with Women’s March
Focus on what you can control
Clean your WFH space
Read about women’s history
Watch Mrs. America or RBG

Above all, protect your mental health. Then hit refresh. Wishing you and yours a tranquil evening as the results come in. Fingers crossed.

Science is real. Black lives matter. No human is illegal. Women’s rights are human rights. Love is love. Kindness is everything. I heart you. Bisous. x

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