Self Care

It’s easy to let yourself go when you’re in the depths of grief.

Here are some ideas of how you can care for yourself.

Feed yourself

Eat at least 3 times a day. We need to fuel our bodies and brains so they work to their full potential. Even if they’re not the healthiest meals – keep working on it! Care enough to nourish yourself.

Breathe

Taking a few minutes at different times throughout the day to focus on taking a few deep breaths can help to reset your system and get the oxygen flowing again. Breathe in slowly while counting to ten, then exhale slowly to the count of ten. Do this three or four times. Feel your body relax and your system recharge.

Water Yourself

Did you know that water makes up 55-60% of our bodies? Cool, right? But this water is easy to lose through stress, activity, or just being. Our brains and bodies function better when we stay hydrated throughout the day so stop at that water fountain or fill up that bottle!

Connect

Thanks to technology, connection is literally right at our fingertips. Take a moment to call, text, Snap, etc. someone important to you. Let them know you are thinking about them, . or that you need some support. Set up a visit with a friend, share a meal, or take a walk together and enjoy one another’s company. Humans are built for connection with others (even our furry 4-legged friends) and it can be too easy to isolate ourselves during stressful times.

Journal

Grief journaling is one way of allowing ourselves the space for genuine healing to take place, whether we’re ready and willing to express ourselves to others or not. Due to the copious amount of research suggesting that grief journaling after a significant loss has therapeutic value, journaling is one of my favorites. Click here to find tips and prompts that can help you get in touch with what’s showing up for you, what’s keeping you stuck, and/or what’s begging to be shared so you can mindfully be present for your healing.