Work it out.

Dealing with bad news, disappointment, heartbreak, etc. has never been my strong suit. I'm normally the first one to head to the bar, drink, dance, and chat my way through a crisis without ever really talking about or solving the problem. Or sometimes I head out, credit card in hand and don't come home until my credit card is sighing and begging for mercy. Moderation has never been my friend.

Friday finally rolled around and I was hit with some difficult news about my mother. Her health isn't quite what it should be. My first instinct was to grab some friends, head to the bar, and drink and dance the night away. Unfortunately, or possibly fortunately, most of my friends were out of town - so I didn't go out. Which is weird. I stayed home, ordered take out, and watched trashy hulu. I did some yoga, called my mom, and tried to read a book. I've never been one to sit down and talk about my feelings, and most likely, I never will be that person. BUT! This is a step in the right direction - I did something a bit more healthy than drinking and dancing until 4am. The spending I'll work on another day.

What do you do when you're stressed?