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Totally screwed up, but don’t know how to move on? Crisis can’t always be averted but that doesn’t mean that a little scandal or situation has to totally break you. Check out these 10 celebs who have gone through their fair share of fiascos and steal their tips for taking it in stride! Once you know how to move on, this drama will seem so much smaller. Promise!
'Fess Up
If you want a scandal to end as quickly as possible, cop to your wrongdoing. Kristen Stewart made the right move admitting to her affair with that creepy British dude--albeit she should've done it in a less lame, more grammatically correct way.
Stop Blaming Everyone Else
Um hey Lindsay Lohan, the whole world isn’t constantly making up lies about you like you always say. Don’t be the girl who cried wolf--if you did something, either keep quiet or take responsibility.
Mourn--Then Move On
You screwed up--it happens. Don't torture yourself by reliving it. Allow yourself a certain amount of time to freak out then put it behind you. Pete Wentz taught me this after his weiner photos got out when he said that he cried for 24 hours but then was ready to laugh again. Wise.
Laugh it Off
When Zac Efron dropped a Mangum condom on the red carpet, instead of bugging out he just LOL’d and shrugged. Yep--he’s a grown up who has sex. SHOCKER. Good attitude huh?
Zip the Lip
Don’t keep bringing it up. I know when something terrible happens you assume that EVERYONE ON EARTH is talking about it. But as my grandma always says “You wouldn’t care so much what people think about you if you knew how seldom they did.” I bet Blake Lively doesn’t constantly remind people that she sexted someone topless pics!
Be Proud!
OK not if you do something BAD, but maybe just something embarrassing. Notice how esome celebs, like Paris Hilton, never seem to feel or act embarrassed? No matter what kind of fiasco they find themselves in, they're like "Yeah? So? Underwear is for suckers, this is me, bitches." If you shrug something off--boom--scandal over.
Surround Yourself With the Right People
Be honest: is your clique working for or against you? If your screw ups seem to happen only with you are around your crew, maybe they are part of the problem, not the solution. When Nicole Richie wanted to grow up and settle down, Paris got the axe. Can you blame her?
Take Time For Yourself
During her massive meltdown, I couldn't fathom Britney Spears being back on top. But here she is! That's because she took some much needed time out of the spotlight to recoup. If you've gotten yourself into a sticky mess, stay out of the social scene and just do you for awhile.
Don't Live Your Label
Remember all those naked pics of Vanessa Hudgens that came out once upon a time? I mean, not really, right? That's because V didn't let that ruin her rep. She carried on being classy and confident even despite that hiccup.
Ask Yourself Why
Cheat on your BF? Dig deep and analyze why you did it--are you just kinda boy crazy and don't want to be tied down? Does your relationship make you yearn for something more that you (falsely) thought you could find in an affair? Mistakes happen but they're only truly terrible if you don't learn from them. Do you think Kristen did?
Do you have any great tips on how to move on? Tell us in the comments!
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