Tina Fey [1]'s birthday is this week, and instead of giving her a gift, we're reflecting on the plentiful gifts she's given us — with GIFs. During the seven-season run of 30 Rock [2], Tina Fey's infinitely relatable character Liz Lemon taught us boundless wisdom about life and how to handle it. We're looking back at our favorite Liz Lemon moments and how to apply them to life and all its struggles.

How to Handle Life's Obstacles

How to React When Life Is Harder Than You Imagined

How to Know When It's Time to Leave a Party

How to Express Enthusiasm

How to Go Hard and Then Go Home

How to Not Be Creepy Around Your Idols

How to Be Your Best Advocate

How to High-Five a Million Angels

How to Properly Relax at Home

How to Get in Touch With Your Inner Goddess

How to Have a Personal Crisis

How to Act When Someone Buys You a Drink

How to Dole Out Epic Eye-Rolls

How to React to the Latest Trends

How to Respond to Anyone Who Questions You

How to Behave in the Absence of Comfort Food

How to Deal With Any and All Haters

How to Make It Rain

How to Interact With Other Human Beings

How to Know When to Shut It Down

How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

How to Deal With Stress and Anxiety

How to Appreciate the New Generation

How to Break It Down, Harry Potter Style

How to Be Single and Ready to Mingle

How to Work Inspiring Song Lyrics Into Your Everyday Interactions

How to Properly Eat a Pizza

How to Provide Adequate Comfort

How to Effectively Shop at Staples

How to React When Someone Steals Your Food

How to Tear It Up at a Party

How to Make the Most of Your Sexy Time

How to Appreciate the Little Things

How to Execute a Mic Drop

How to Pat Yourself on the Back

How to Respond to Unwarranted Cruelty

How to Say Yes to All the Right Things