NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY
Each year on the 9th of March, people across the country observe National Get Over It Day. Just as it implies, the day is to do exactly that, GET OVER IT.
#NationalGetOverItDay
“It” may be a variety of things. Sometimes we need to get over the small things like spilled milk or traffic. Even news such as being passed over for a promotion, poor grades, or an argument with a family member shouldn’t cause us to live our lives in a state of misery forever.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY
- Don’t fume over something minor any longer.
- Settle the score with yourself and your burden will feel lighter.
- Say goodbye to the worry of the “if onlys” and “what ifs” and look forward to days with a more positive attitude.
- Host an obstacle course race and see who gets over the objects in their path the fastest.
- Get over that cold that’s been nagging you for weeks.
- Has something trivial been weighing on your mind? Get over it and use #NationalGetOverItDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL GET OVER IT DAY HISTORY
Get Over It Day was created by Jeff Goldblatt in 2005 after having trouble getting over an ex-girlfriend.
Get Over It FAQ
Q. What’s another way to say, “get over it”?
A. There are a few different ways to tell someone to “get over it.”
- Let it go
- Move on
- Forget about it
- Forgive and forget
- Bury the hatchet
Q. What is the “it” in the phrase “get over it”?
A. The “it” is different for everyone. It may involve a relationship, romantic or otherwise. It may involve a diagnosis or injury. The “it” involves something difficult to accept, challenging to change, or a concept that alters a perspective. Regardless of what “it” is, getting over it is one step in healing and understanding. Until the process of “getting over it” is completed, it’s difficult to look positively toward the future.
