How to stay sane in a crazy world

Let's be honest — the world is a madhouse and we're all just trying not to lose our grip on reality while dodging bad news, endless e-mails and that one person who insists on telling you their life story in the grocery store checkout line.

- SONJA BROWN

The traffic, the weather, your coworker's aggressive typing — some things are just out of your hands. Instead of raging against the chaos, embrace the power of the deep, dramatic sigh and move on. Bonus points if you throw in a philosophical shrug and mutter: "It is what it is".

Your cellphone is like an overenthusiastic toddler — constantly demanding attention.

If you're not careful, you'll go from "I'll just check my e-mail" to accidentally reading conspiracy theories at 3am.