Navigating your Journey of Grief-
Though it is the most stressful emotion we may go through on our path to recovery and healing, grief is unquestionably the crucial step because it acts as a reminder of our human limitations and boundaries, which can prevent us from going to the very extremes of our emotions.
Of course, it can be different for different people, but it's never too simple.
For this reason, we have made an effort to gather some healthful advice that you may use into your daily routines and divert your sadness to something more constructive and healthy rituals.
Validating your emotions:
First of all, we have to begin with recognizing the grief and loss. As it seems, everything begins when we recognize our emotions in a healthier way. Now, grief can manifest itself in various ways which may or may not be good for us. For example, feelings of sadness, anger, confusion or even relief.
Allowing yourself to feel every bit of sadness without too much judgement is only going to help you. So, do not put too much effort resisting that.
Sharing how you feel with your peer group:
Secondly, we, as humans, need to understand that we can’t do everything on our own. We are social animals and so we need socialization and it is a healthier way of living. Connecting with friends, going on a coffee date with them, sharing a few gossips aren’t just meant for fun.
These small conversations and catching up means something in our lives and it is pretty crucial for daily lifestyle. Sharing how you truly feel about a situation with a friend or a family member will help you feel less burdened and more alive in the sense that now, you are open to your feelings and ready for a change also.
If you are not able to share directly then, you can reach out to online communities as well, for instance, Reddit where you can freely express yourself and can also meet people who had similar experiences like you.
Working on your Emotional Healing Journey:
The very next important tip is to find the right ways to let it all out. Your frustration, anger or even neglect and guilt needs not to stay there. When we let our emotions out, we feel less burdensome and that helps us live our lives more peacefully than we actually thought. This step really makes a difference even though it is quite neglected in the healing journey because people often corner themselves and like to stay isolated which might or might not work for everyone.
Taking care of your Physical well-being:
Grief is something that weakens out people and they forget to take care of their physical body too. Prioritizing one’s self care by having a balanced diet and consuming the right media is the primary step to begin with. Physical activities, such as brisk walking, can help to alleviate the sad moments and cheer you up instantly.
Be open to new experiences:
As we find ways to deal with grief among the depressing moments, it is very important to stay open to those things that excites us, that makes us feel more alive, and helps to see the real meaning of living.
This can be playing with your pet, or spending time doing your hobbies or even reading your favorite sci-fi books. Saying yes to some change is not that bad and also important for oneself to honor those who support you in all ups and downs while also giving yourself the time and luxury to heal and move forward in your life.
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