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8 Ways To Cope With Obama Leaving Office

Here are a list of things to do if you are having trouble dealing with the fact that Obama is no longer President

Lily Harris
Jan 22, 2017
Appalachian State University
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8 Ways To Cope With Obama Leaving Office
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Whether you are happy or unhappy about the election results, it is still sad to see such an amazing president leave office. Here are some things to do if you need help remaining positive now that Obama is out of office:

1. Workout

It may sound cliche but working out really does help release a lot of stress and anger. If you need help relaxing try something calming like yoga.

2. Stay involved

Although the recent election may have you questioning where you stand it is still important to stay involved. Think about issues that are really important to you and find ways to make an impact even if it's only at a local level.

3. Be informed

Stay educated about what is going on in the world around you. Don't get all your information from one source and watch out for fake news ;). Things can't be made better if we don't take the time to study what is wrong and why.

4. Listen to music

Listening to music is always a great way to get out of your head and improve your mood. You could even listen to one of Barack Obama's playlists. https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/08/10/listen-...

5. Talk to someone

Try talking to someone about how you feel. If you don't want to talk to someone try writing it out. Expressing how you feel often helps take away some of the anxieties caused by these emotions.

6. Breathe

Take a deep breathe because you can get through this.

7. Do something to take your mind off of it.

Get outside, hang out with friends, go shopping, read, etc. Anything to give yourself a break from thinking about the sad event.

8. Celebrate how great President Obama was and how lucky we were to have him.

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