Last week, I experienced grief for the first time in my life. It was a difficult time, but I’d like to share some simple tools that helped me cope.
First, I reminded myself of the positive aspects of the situation. I thought about how the person passed away peacefully and without pain. I also reflected on the good life they lived and how they had the chance to enjoy what they loved.
Second, I kept myself occupied both mentally and physically. I watched movies, joined a high-energy exercise class, and sometimes patted my bunny. Staying active gave my mind and body a healthy distraction.
Third, I chose not to talk about the loss with others until I felt more emotionally stable. This gave me the time I needed to process things on my own.
Fourth, I focused on activities that truly brought me comfort and joy and during conversations, I shifted the topic to lighter or more uplifting subjects rather than discussing the loss.
Lastly, I worked on changing my mindset. I reminded myself that the person is now at peace and that I can’t change what happened. What I can do is live my life as fully as I can, because life is unpredictable. Sitting in sadness didn’t help me move forward.
These simple tools truly supported me during a painful time. I hope sharing them might help someone else too.
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