[DoreenMichele]

1. If you are running a fever, short of sleep or otherwise physically wracked up, it doesn't count. Just let it go later when the fever breaks or you finally get some sleep or whatever.

2. Don't just let these ruminations run wild. Ask yourself what outcome you would like to see. Try to figure out a way to imagine coming up with an excellent solution.

3. "Count your blessings." Stop and list some of the things that are going right. On any given day, you are likely to have a column of bad news and a column of good news. We tend to pay more attention to the bad news. You can give push back against that human tendency.

4. Eat something, drink something, take a nap and/or "stop and smell the roses." When you are falling apart emotionally, spend a few minutes engaging in self care. It can make a big difference.