How to stop crying

[WineAndNoodles]

Just this really.

I have an important work meeting where I do not want to cry. How can I stop myself when it is an emotional time and one in which I will be heavily criticised.

Is there anything I can do?!!

Apparently pinching between your thumb and finger helps.

Deep breaths

Distract yourself by doing mental sums

Think of it as an opportunity (if they're right for growth, if they're wrong to witness knob heads in their glory)

Good luck

Thank you. Been awake since 2am stressing, but it will all be over soon.

Will be pinching hard.

Oh poor you - hope it went ok

Thinking something daft like a monkey on a unicycle or two elephants in stilettos. Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth and sit up straight. If you can zone out and count bricks in the wall behind them or something you could do that too. Deep slow breaths before you go and and a huge cheesy grin at yourself in the mirror.

Oh sorry! It was today. I didn't see the time you posted. I hope it went ok.