Your goal is to cross the swamp, not to deal with every alligator. After being disturbed by an alligator, just calm down and continue walking.

Do not stare at the water's surface cursing the alligator, do not blame why it has singled you out, do not think about exterminating all the alligators in the entire swamp, and do not hold up your torn clothing to complain to others, hoping they will know how hard it is for you.

Alligators do not lie in wait for anyone; they are simply a part of the swamp. Do not get entangled, do not linger in battle, just avoid it and move forward.

Remember your main quest: not every fight is worth fighting, not every problem needs to be solved.