Story highlights On New Year's Eve, Mariah Carey walked offstage following a technological malfunction

Mel Robbins: We may all find ourselves in a similar situation, but there are steps we can take to regain control

Mel Robbins is a CNN commentator, legal analyst, best-selling author and keynote speaker. She also is a contributing editor for Success magazine. In 2014, she was named outstanding news talk-radio host by the Gracie Awards. The opinions expressed in this commentary are hers.

(CNN) Every day cyber bullies choose a new victim, and today they selected singer Mariah Carey. While performing live Saturday on ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," she had a public meltdown on stage.

Carey, a five-time Grammy winner and one of the top selling recording artists of all time, was the final act before the ball drop at midnight. Instead of witnessing the pop superstar usher in 2017 on a high note, viewers saw Carey in the middle of a technological breakdown.

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Ultimately, after trying to push through several frustrating and awkward songs, she said, "It just doesn't get any better," and stormed off the stage.

And while I don't know what caused the technological issues, I do know that if you are one of the people making fun of Carey today, you likely don't do much public speaking or performing.

I am a public speaker for a living. And I know there is nothing worse than experiencing a technological breakdown in the middle of a live performance. I don't care if you are Mariah Carey or you are just presenting an idea for a new fundraiser to your local school board or church council. When you find yourself standing in front of an audience -- with a broken projector, a crashed computer, a video that won't load or a PowerPoint that's not working -- it's a nightmare.

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