Day 2- How To Manage Grief During The Holidays
b'Hi and welcome to Day 2 of my 12 Day Of Christmas series. The holidays are a time when friends and family get together. But it\\u2019s also a time for many people who have lost loved ones, to struggle. If you or a loved one has experienced a loss around this time of the year, this year or within the last year; then this Podcast is for you. Here are some steps you can take:\\n\\n(1). Acknowledge your loss. Trying to deny that your loss has happened, is the worst thing you can do.\\n(2). Accept the loss. Accept that this person is no longer physically here with you, but they will forever hold a special place in your heart.\\n(3). Honor traditions & Memories. While you should honor traditions you and your loved one shared, you may also want to create new ones.\\n(4). Create coping skills. Some examples of healthy coping skills could include deep breathing, yoga, listening to music, saying positive affirmations, meditating, or exercising.\\n(5). Volunteer to help others. Helping others who are in need may take your mind off of your feeling down and sad.\\n(6). Don\\u2019t be afraid to ask for help. It is completely okay to ask for help, from friends and family members during this difficult time.\\n(7). Show yourself some self-compassion. You have to be gentle and kind to yourself. You\\u2019re doing the best you can right now. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.\\xa0\\n(8). Focus on the here and now. Thoughts about future holidays and things to come will cause you to feel stressed out. I need you to focus on the things that you can control right now.\\n\\nHow to support a friend, family member or co-worker, who is experiencing grief during the Holidays:\\n\\n(1). Check in on them. Make sure they are taking care of themselves.\\xa0\\n(2). Allow them to talk about their loss. Giving them a platform to share about their grief and loss is important. Creating a safe space and being nonjudgmental will allow them to express themselves in a way that is beneficial, for them.\\xa0\\n(3). Make sure you listen to them without giving advice. Listening to someone and being present is priceless. People appreciate feeling heard and validated during difficult their times. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on from time to time.\\n\\nThe holiday season is not always as cheerful and merry as we hope for it to be. It\\u2019s normal to feel the way you feel. You might feel hesitant to seek out help. But always know that you are never alone. Allow yourself the time to grieve in whatever way you feel is right for you. Please be sure to subscribe and support my Podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated, and you do so for as little as $.99 per month. Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me.\\n\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle4466/message\\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle4466/support'