Why you should feel good about yourself this week

This week on social media has been rough, amen?

Like everyone else, I've been overflowing with thoughts and feelings. I've had a bajillion ideas for posts or status updates that were rejected one by one because I wouldn't be adding anything new, or because I didn't think I could express myself without being too sassy.

But inspiration just struck me in the shower, as it is wont to do, and the result is this quick quiz as to how you should feel about yourself post-election.

In the week following the election of Donald J. Trump to the post of President of the United States, have you...

1. Interacted with a Democrat and a Republican? Better yet, have you interacted with someone who rejects clear-cut categories and wants justice for all?

2. Helped another human do something, or given a gift? Were you helped? Did you receive a gift?

3. Cleaned up after yourself in a public space or in your home?

4. Given serious consideration to the current and future state of the nation of America, with particular attention as to how you might improve this state?

5. Avoided insulting or criticizing someone who kind of seemed like they would deserve it? Avoided insulting or criticizing someone who totally didn't deserve it?

6. Shared anything with someone else? (an evening, ideas, a drink, a hope, a pew)

7. Did something (or avoided doing something) for yourself instead of for the approval of others?

8. Read a book, internet article, or blog post? (demonstrating a willingness to hear someone else's views, and yes, this one counts)

9. Tried to comfort yourself or someone else who was sad or confused?

10. Kept trying to be a good citizen/person, in spite of poor role models?

Scoring guide: if you answered "yes" to one or more of the questions, you win. Turns out, no one can take away your ability to act like a decent person. (Thank goodness!) Suggested followup: get offline for a while and treat yo'self to some real, live living.