I’m not minimizing what’s happening this election year, but some levity should help during this bloody, cage match. Of course you can turn off the news, but give these light-hearted ideas a try to get yourself through to Election Day.

1. Mind tricks

If Donald Trump comes to mind, squeeze your eyes shut and picture instead the kind, brave and handsome Thomas J. Whitmore from Independence Day.

With thoughts of Hillary, visualize wife, mother and Nobel laureate President Mackenzie Allen from “Commander in Chief”.

2. Music

Listen to uplifting music:
• ‘Red Rubber Ball’, The Cyrkle
• ‘I Feel Good’, James Brown
• ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, Bon Jovi
• ‘Go Your Own Way’, Fleetwood Mac
• Any marching band music will make you feel like a winner, too.

Avoid downer songs:
• ‘Presidential Election Blues’, Mick Jagger & Jeff Beck
• ‘Highway To The Dangerzone’, Kenny Loggins

3. Lose yourself to the small screen.

Pick some funny or mindless Netflix movies or TV shows and binge until November 8th.

Or tune in to the Hallmark or Bravo Channels to help you forget.

4. Practice for the big day with fun voting:

Vote for your favorite Dum Dum sucker:

Or, vote for your favorite Pharmacy Team Member at Rite Aid:

Two hated people have been nominated for President, so it’s no surprise that this election is driving voters to drink.

George Washington spent his entire campaign budget on booze to encourage voter turnout and win favor with voters. This is the reason Kentucky and South Carolina ban alcohol sales during the 6 a.m. to 6p.m. polling hours. So remember to get to the liquor store before Election Day.

5. Drinking

Drinking game alert! When playing the Watch-What-Happens-Live-Hear-a-Word-and-Take-a-Drink game, don’t pick words like “emails” or “misogynist” because you will need an ambulance to get you home.

Here are two cocktails to consider:

• Donald’s “Make America Grape Again”

• Hillary’s “Dirty Little Secret”

If all else fails, try to remember there’s another Presidential Election in just four more years!