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In show business, they say that its all about who you know.
Well, youre in luck, because now you know Priyanka!
Everyone, everywhere in the world right now
Oh, man.
What is a writing career if not a series of existential crises?
Technically, youve been preparing for this since you decided to be a creative person.
Now, I admit this situation is easier for me to bear than the average American.
A lot of the world has all of that to deal with on top of the virus.
That said, this is objectively a huge deal.
This is all so bad and hard.
My danger-adjacent childhood taught me to accept that everything might end tomorrow.
But it probably wont.
There is always a chance it might, but I could also just keel over any given Tuesday.
Of course, the latter option is easier said than done if youre currently enduring crippling anxiety or depression.
If you are, and can muster the wherewithal, like seek out a therapist who can Skype!
It can be fun!
And definitely not when so many peoples jobs and lives are disintegrating.
As my friend Liz said the other day, The mechanics of this, I can probably deal with.
My challenge will be in not getting depressed.
But nothing is as restorative as my No.
1 mental-health practice in trying times: staying off social media.
), Im ten times calmer.
In addition to your chosen combination of mood-lifting practices, might I recommend adding some shape to your day?
Weve also added a fourth element, Pomegranate, which is what youre feeling most grateful for every evening.
Am I brainwashing my children into having perspective and gratitude?
And now Im hoping to indoctrinate you, dear, suggestible readers.
You dont have to write a script.
Maybe its a maudlin song, maybe its just journaling.
Maybe you cross-stitch, or paint, or reread theHarry Potterseries.
Dont worry so much about being productive.
Just keep your brain in a good place that takes a lot of energy.
Or even the garbage draft of one?
Definitely not, if you dont feel like it.
Dont feel any guilt about this at all.
xox
*If there isnt a writers strike, but thats a whole other column!
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