Get in Formation: The 10 Stages of Waiting for Beyoncé's New Album

It's a process, but oh, so worth it!

Are You Ready to Get in Formation?  - You all know Queen Bey's new album is about to drop any minute now. Y'all ready for the waiting, the anticipating and the lack of sleep? Let us walk you through it. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

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Are You Ready to Get in Formation?  - You all know Queen Bey's new album is about to drop any minute now. Y'all ready for the waiting, the anticipating and the lack of sleep? Let us walk you through it. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

Step1: Act Like You’re Not Pressed in Public - Not everyone is part of the BeyHive, and for those who aren't, you might want to pretend to be unbothered with the new album's release. It's OK go ahead and front. (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

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Step1: Act Like You’re Not Pressed in Public - Not everyone is part of the BeyHive, and for those who aren't, you might want to pretend to be unbothered with the new album's release. It's OK go ahead and front. (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

Step 2: But Behind Doors You Be Like… - Because you when get home, you turning on "Greenlight" and body rolling like a mug. (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

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Step 2: But Behind Doors You Be Like… - Because you when get home, you turning on "Greenlight" and body rolling like a mug. (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

Step 3: Oh, But the Waiting!  - So here's the thing with waiting for the new Beyonce album... you have to wait for the new Beyonce album. And even for the most patient person, it can be overwhelming and emotional. (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

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Step 3: Oh, But the Waiting!  - So here's the thing with waiting for the new Beyonce album... you have to wait for the new Beyonce album. And even for the most patient person, it can be overwhelming and emotional. (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

Step 4: You Overeat to Fill to Void  - Food is a great way to cope with stress and anxiety. So prepare to eat away your feelings for the next few hours. Extra cheese please!(Photo: Colum,bia Records)

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Step 4: You Overeat to Fill to Void  - Food is a great way to cope with stress and anxiety. So prepare to eat away your feelings for the next few hours. Extra cheese please!(Photo: Colum,bia Records)

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Step 5: You Start Worshipping False Gods - Now that you have the "-itis" in your food coma, you have become delirious and out of touch with reality. You will become to worship Bey in ways that some may deem unhealthy. (Photo: Nickelodeon)

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Step 5: You Start Worshipping False Gods - Now that you have the "-itis" in your food coma, you have become delirious and out of touch with reality. You will become to worship Bey in ways that some may deem unhealthy. (Photo: Nickelodeon)

Step 6: Succumb to Bad Vices - When all is said and done, pepperoni and goddesses aren't enough. You will now move on to liquor and nicotine to get through the cravings. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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Step 6: Succumb to Bad Vices - When all is said and done, pepperoni and goddesses aren't enough. You will now move on to liquor and nicotine to get through the cravings. (Photo: Columbia Records)

Step 7: Bae Gotta Calm You Down - Bae may not understand your Bey obsession, but right about now he doesn't have to. He's just worried about you and wants to support. So let him, so you can get back to business.  (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

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Step 7: Bae Gotta Calm You Down - Bae may not understand your Bey obsession, but right about now he doesn't have to. He's just worried about you and wants to support. So let him, so you can get back to business.  (Photo: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records)

 Step 8: Grab Your Girls  - OK, you're slowly becoming yourself again. Now is time to celebrate all of Bey's older albums with your squad. (Photo: Young Money Cash Money Records, Repulbic Records)

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 Step 8: Grab Your Girls  - OK, you're slowly becoming yourself again. Now is time to celebrate all of Bey's older albums with your squad. (Photo: Young Money Cash Money Records, Repulbic Records)

 Step 9: Prepare to Defend Bey to the Haters - There's always gonna be those who claim that Bey is overrated or ask, "What's the big deal?" Be prepared to read them for filth and have your clapbacks ready. (Photo: E! News)

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 Step 9: Prepare to Defend Bey to the Haters - There's always gonna be those who claim that Bey is overrated or ask, "What's the big deal?" Be prepared to read them for filth and have your clapbacks ready. (Photo: E! News)

Step 10; It’s Finally Here!  - It's been more than two years since Bey has dropped a new album. You've survived the false leaks, the cravings, emotions and selling your eggs for a ticket to see her Formation Tour this summer. Now it's your time to enjoy and slay!(Photo: Columbia Records)

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Step 10; It’s Finally Here!  - It's been more than two years since Bey has dropped a new album. You've survived the false leaks, the cravings, emotions and selling your eggs for a ticket to see her Formation Tour this summer. Now it's your time to enjoy and slay!(Photo: Columbia Records)