Reality check

If you are one of those cheery people who wakes up in the morning thinking you’re gonna have a nice day, think again. Your day is not going to be that great, you may have a fender bender or a full-on collision, and the whole world may come to an end any minute now. Still jolly? Try walking around with some anxiety for a change. It does a body good (without giving you a white mustache). You’ll be more prepared for the worst when it occurs-and it will, don’t you worry. I bet you’re one of those optimistic fools who really needs some convincing. You probably turn every negative situation into a positive one. That needs to stop. Your boss gave you too much work because he hates you and not because he thinks you can handle it. Your coffee spilled on your favorite suit because you’re a klutz and not because you need a new one anyway, and your significant other is running late because you’re not that interesting to be around and not because they got “held up”.

When you walk on the street, don’t just look straight ahead. Danger may come at you from anywhere so always glance around you, let your pupils wander sideways and even above to make sure nothing hits you on the head when you least expect it. It’s my friendly piece of advice to you. That’s what friends are for.

I’m just kidding. Everything will be alright. If yoga taught me anything, it’s the fact that with a few futile attempts at a headstand, accompanied by deep, heavy breathing, the monsters plaguing you change apartments.