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Before your loss what did you most enjoy doing with others when out? For example, going to a restaurant or cafe for coffee. Create a list no shorter than five items long. Invite one of your best friends out to do one of the fun activities
List all the behaviors that make you depressed or low and rate out of ten how sad they make you, with 10 being depressed and 1 being having no effect. Anything you rate at a 7 or above brainstorm how you can minimize engaging in
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behaviors to avoid when dealing with loss, finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, mindfulness, moving on
One of the most therapeutic ways to let go and move on is to write a goodbye letter. Really contemplate what you are mourning and write it down. Write the feeling that being with whatever you are mourning gave you. Write down any regrets and say
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finding peace, letting go, moving on, moving on and letting go, writing a goodbye letter to deal with loss
Last week we explored the notion that sometimes our pain can be familiar and comforting. This week we look at the first two steps to let go and move on so that your future is full of possibility. Accepting the situation you are in and seeing
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how to break free from the past, how to get unstuck, imagining a bright future, leaving sadness behind you, letting go, moving on
When we are hurting one of the most natural things is to turn inward and avoid social contact. It is in these moments that we may feel like we are a burden to those around us or that others would simply not understand. When we
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finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on, social support, why the support of friends and family is essential when dealing with loss
When I resisted the pain I was experiencing, I accentuated it. When we practice mindfulness and both acknowledge and accept pain, it's power against us diminishes. We are no longer trying to fight against the current and go upstream. This is not the same as resigning
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finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, mindfulness, moving on
When we are in the process of mourning a loss and working upon letting go and moving on, it's essential we practice self-care. Many think of self-care as selfish however when we are low we need to look after ourselves before we are able to
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finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on, self-care is not selfish, when self-care is needed
What would your ideal life look like if you had already let go and moved on? This might be incredibly hard to imagine but do your best to try, all possibilities are open to you! To help with this process ask yourself the following questions: Where
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dealing with loss, finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on
Take just ten minutes to list all the downsides to holding on to the thing that no longer serves you. To help you get started some common cons are: Low mood Depression Lethargy Lack of motivation in life Lack of satisfaction in life Isolation from friends
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dealing with loss, finding a therapist, finding peace, letting go, letting go and moving on, moving on
Take five minutes to evaluate what you need to let go and move on from and write it down. Are you struggling to get over an ex? Has a friendship dissolved? Are you mourning the loss of a life stage, such as life before motherhood? Has
