The person in power right now might not be the person you’d like to see in power, but so what? You can and will still achieve a lot today. Their involvement in your daily life is waning, and you won’t have to worry about them breathing down your neck. And when you get done doing your thing, they’ll be quite impressed with how professional and focused you are. And then maybe you’ll start seeing them differently. Today could be the start of a whole new phase of your relationship.

When all else fails, put yourself in the service of others. Nothing will take you out of your brain like helping another person. So fill that idle time with altruism. Help a friend, talk to a coworker, or spend some time with your parents. You’ll feel great immediately.

Get a life! Remember what you were like before stumbling into Cupid’s arrow? Bring back that independent streak and have some fun without your partner constantly in tow.

Staying financially organized was a must and that’s not something that will change overnight. But you can look forward to organizing more enjoyable things in the coming future, like family gatherings and social events. Start with tonight.