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On A Personal Note, Self Discovery · September 30, 2020

How to Protect Your Peace During Election Season


To help retain your sanity, you need to know how to protect your peace during election season. Let me put you up on game.

If you are reading this, then chances are you are what I like to call in the full throes of election season.That time of year when everything is either blue or red or even purple, and the 24 hour news cycle is inundated with everything to do with voting. While it is our right and our duty to vote those we feel are best for the office in which they serve, it can also be a pretty stressful time. Everyone has an opinion, and everyone wants to be heard, and most people would rather talk than listen.

In the words of Florida Evans from Good Times, “Damn, damn, damn!”

It can be too much.

Debates, pundits speak, talking points, “fake news”, leaked opposition, and a lot of terrible attitudes and disrespect is what an election is made of. Add to that a pandemic, racist rhetoric, and a pot almost at its boiling point, and you have a recipe for tension and drama.

I’m here to tell you that while you can’t control the news cycle, how politicians act, how a debate is moderated, or what’s in those political commercials that seem to run all day and night, you can control what you choose to consume.

I am going to share with you how to protect your peace during election season so that you can relax, relate, and release.

Don’t debate

As much as you want to be in the know about what candidates are saying (especially if you are still unsure who you will vote for), it may be best for your sanity and your blood pressure to sit it out. It’s 90 minutes of negative energy, and who needs to catch those vibes? Instead, cue up something on Netflix or Hulu, or watch something on your DVR. Or better yet, read a book, or simply relax and unplug.

After the debate, you can listen to the short-cuts or morning quarterbacking to see who said (and who did) what. Let them do the heavy lifting for you.

Block button strong

Whew, people really show their true colors during election season. That friend you met at a conference three years ago is the first one you see on Facebook all of the time spreading fake news and propaganda.

 

Not everyone is going to agree with you, and it is healthy to have friends with opposing viewpoints. But if they are spewing negative rhetoric filled with lies and hatred, block ’em.

My block button game is so on point and so strong. Anyone can get blocked. It’s a necessary thing, especially during an election.

Mute ’em

Now even if your friends list and Twitter fingers are good, self-preservation is often key to keeping it that way. Be proactive by muting certain phrases and topics on your social media that can lead you down a rabbit hole of discontentment and uneasiness. This will help keep your feeds filled with the things that actually make you happy and calm, and not other types of shenanigans that leave you depleted and energy-zapped.

Vote early

If you can, vote early. There’s something about being able to do what you need to before it gets too hectic. Get a voting plan together and follow that mug! This will leave you with less anxiety since you’ve already made your choice, and you don’t have to worry about being in all of that election day madness.

To help retain your sanity, you need to know how to protect your peace during election season. Let me put you up on game.

No water cooler

Don’t discuss politics at work. Don’t do it. Don’t try it. Don’t think it. Trust me on this. It never ends well.

Even family can get it

Remember when I was talking about that block button earlier? That’s not just for friends, y’all. That’s for family and loved ones too. Aunts, uncles, cousins, granddaddies, play-sisters–you get the picture.

See, a family member who is aligned with negative energy and people will always be more trouble than they are worth. Love these types of people from a distance, and don’t invite them into your sphere.

Do something that makes you happy

Each day that you can, take at least 15 minutes of it and do something that brings you joy. Do it unplugged. Untethered. Off tbe ‘Gram. In solitude. Let that be your time uninterrupted. Let it refuel you when the election chatter gets to be too much.

To help retain your sanity, you need to know how to protect your peace during election season. Let me put you up on game.

Don’t fight with fools

A fool is going to be a fool—periodt. They don’t deserve your time nor your energy, because you will never convince them of anything. They will never see your side or even appreciate you trying to break it down to them.

As En Vogue once said, “Give it up, turn it loose”. Let that be someone else’s burden.

So, that’s pretty much my blueprint when it comes to navigating these election streets. The moral of the story is to put you first, by any means necessary.

And VOTE!

 


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P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be here without the wisdom and strength of my praying grandmother who has poured into me for 46 years and counting. I am so thankful for her unconditional love and unwavering support. ❤️❤️❤️#internationalwomensday #womensday #womenshistorymonth
I was pregnant at 17. Had my son at 18. Struggle I was pregnant at 17. 
Had my son at 18. 
Struggled all throughout my 20’s and mid-30’s financially and professionally.
Married. Had a daughter. 
Took five years to graduate from college.
Started my own business by blogging about being a working mom.
Divorced. 
Found my way after a few changes in direction. 
Wrote my first book.
Became a social media powerhouse. 
Wrote my first novel. 
Now I’m the mom of a 27 and 18 year old. My son is going after his dreams and my daughter will start college in the fall. 
I’m still here. Still growing. Still thriving. Still learning. 
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