top 5 ways to beat Election Fatigue
Chiquitita, tell me what's wrong. Is it that there are officially TWO WEEKS LEFT until Election Day (November 5, 2024)? I know what you’re thinking – UGH, Johny, please don’t get political.
And to that, I say, YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND.
I’m not here to tell you how to vote or to get Political, ‘litical! I’m here to remind you that Election Day is November 5th and to give you my – drumroll, please –
Hot Tips: the Top 5 Ways to beat Election Fatigue & Survive the Remaining Pre-Election Weeks:
1. Go radio silent!
Someone sending you political stuff you didn’t ask for? GO FULL ELSA ON THEM, BUILD YOURSELF A FROZEN CASTLE, AND ICE. THEM. OUT. Sure, it might cause some short-term tension in your relationship, but you’ll feel better, and isn’t that what really matters?
2. Pretend you don’t speak their language!
Someone trying to engage in a verbal conversation with you about politics that you don’t want? There’s no easier way to avoid the dialogue than pretending you don’t speak the common tongue! Gibberish works wonders, and even bad Elvish is better than no Elvish! As a bonus, you might laugh at yourself, which will make you feel better… and isn’t that what really matters?
3. Channel your inner-Agnetha Fältskog!
‘Gimme gimme gimme’ a break from these political smear campaigns and attack ads, am I right?! Well, sweet reader, I feel you, and I can tell you that if you Take a Chance on Me and heed my advice, the solution to chasing the shadows away is as easy as turning off your TV and turning ON Abba’s Greatest Hits! Go on, Super Trouper. Go on, Dancing Queen. You’ll feel better, and isn’t that what really matters?
4. Do your best Governator impression.
Someone trying to get you to express your political opinions? Get vintage political with a throwback to the time Arnold Schwarzenegger was the 38th Governor of California! Although I’m sure most of us wish we could terminate a lot of the various campaign propaganda we see, a simple ‘See you at the party, Richter!’ or ‘Hasta La Vista, Baby!’ can get your point across in six words or less! Plus, you’ll feel better doing your (probably) terrible impression, and isn’t that what really matters?
5. Improvise an interpretative dance!
I don’t hear any music… Oh, it’s just in your head?! Are you.. are you mouthing Les Mis lyrics? Well, who needs a Disco anyway?! Whether it’s Panic or Silence that moves you, keep on groovin’ to your inner soundtrack. The more your arms flail, the more other people will stay away, thus helping you avoid any political conversations! Who cares if they question your sanity? This political cycle has you questioning it daily anyway! May as well lean in and embrace your newfound flail and freedom from political conversation! Plus, wiggling around is good for you, and you’ll feel better! Isn’t that what really matters?
“Seldom do you see, Honest men like me/ A gent of good intent Who's content to be Master of the house, Doling out the charm/ Ready with a handshake and an open palm Tells a saucy tale, Makes a little stir/ Customers appreciate a bon-viveur!
Glad to do me friends a favor/ Doesn't cost me to be nice But nothing gets you nothing/ Everything has got a little price!”
I KNEW you were mouthing Les Mis!
Only two more weeks. We got this.
Johny
I'm so happy Trump won.