Vote + Take Action + Take Care

Many of us have been waiting for, talking about, losing our freaking minds over this day for more than a year now. 

And, it’s here. 

I know you’re not thinking about your career today. It’s ok. 

It will be there for you tomorrow. Today is not the day for you to be brainstorming about your next move or the upcoming networking conversations you’re going to have. 

Instead, here’s what you can do:

Vote

If you’ve already voted early, go you! If you haven’t voted yet, make a plan, bring your kids with you, wait in line with a buddy. Just. Vote! Here’s the link to find your polling place if you’re unclear: https://vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site

Take Action

I find I’m more optimistic and less stressed when I’m taking action, rather than listening to the thousandth podcast episode about today’s poll. This election may come down to HUNDREDS of votes in swing states. Phone bank or knock doors. Reach out to 3 people you know in swing states to see if they voted. Offer to help elderly neighbors to get to the polls. Doing something will help you make it through this day.

Take Care

Find your people. Hold them tight. Be in community, if you can. Breathe. Focus on what you can control. Listen to a free election-related meditation from Headspace, go for a walk or run, do some yoga or perhaps now might be the moment to try out kickboxing. Moving your body will help you release stress and find moments of joy in a tough day. 

But most of all – show yourself compassion and grace for what happens and doesn’t happen today. You are human. This is hard. There’s so much at stake right now – and I’m right there with you.