1. Take time to mourn your loss. Allow yourself to slow down and go back to the basics of taking care of yourself. And if all you can muster is lighting a candle and drinking some tea, that is enough!
2. Honor your grief. Recognize and respect how it is showing up for you. And let it be felt fully.
3. Release judgement and expectations. Grief has no rulebook or timeline. Everything you feel is valid. Quiet your internal "shoulds," and allow yourself to just be.
4. Integrate grief into your life. Figure out what helps you express your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and connect with your loved one. Try different things until you find what works - journaling, therapy, exercise, prayer, meditation, art, etc.
5. Vocalize your feelings and ask for the support you need. The weight of your grief is not meant to be held by yourself. Talk about it - share the weight. Not only is it cathartic, but it can help you process your new reality, too.
6. Engage with people who make you feel understood and supported. Connection and community decrease feelings of isolation and can contribute to more impactful healing.
2. Honor your grief. Recognize and respect how it is showing up for you. And let it be felt fully.
3. Release judgement and expectations. Grief has no rulebook or timeline. Everything you feel is valid. Quiet your internal "shoulds," and allow yourself to just be.
4. Integrate grief into your life. Figure out what helps you express your emotions, regulate your nervous system, and connect with your loved one. Try different things until you find what works - journaling, therapy, exercise, prayer, meditation, art, etc.
5. Vocalize your feelings and ask for the support you need. The weight of your grief is not meant to be held by yourself. Talk about it - share the weight. Not only is it cathartic, but it can help you process your new reality, too.
6. Engage with people who make you feel understood and supported. Connection and community decrease feelings of isolation and can contribute to more impactful healing.
Meet the author
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Sydney Dawson is a certified life and grief coach located in Lewes, Delaware. She found her way to working in the holistic health space after the death of her fiancé, Tyler. Her quest for healing, meaning, and purpose after this loss led her to focus all her energy on wellness - for herself and others. She founded Shift Life Coaching LLC in June 2023 and offers her clients compassionate, 1:1 support, specializing in processing grief, stress management and self-care, and healthy lifestyle and habit shifts. Prior to coaching, she worked in event planning and project management, where she developed a love and keen skill for holding clients accountable to a common goal with an encouraging and positive nature. She deeply enjoys building this partnership and camaraderie and would love to share that experience with you.
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Website: www.shiftlifecoachingllc.com
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