Love Yourself Through It
It has been a whirlwind in my world. Unfortunately, I know I am not the only one who has been struggling with various personal challenges and tragedies, from being sick and loosing my voice to coping with the sudden loss of my aunt and my father-in-law. Let me tell you it is times such as this that challenge you at every level in just about every way.
What can you do to help move through such trying times?Love yourself through it.
Believe me, I know It is easier said than done! I have been consciously living it. It is particularly difficult to not succumb to the overwhelm of grief and frustration and take care of yourself when you want to be there for your family. Here is there reality, you cannot be there for anyone when you’ve got nothing in the tank to keep you going. This is also known as serving from an empty cup. So how do you fill yourself up so you can do and be who and what you want?
Love yourself through it.
I know, that is the second time I have answered this question with the same answer. Truly, I could go on and on, but I think you see the point I am making. Loving yourself through it
- Hydrate
- Even if you aren’t hungry, eat-something small and healthy at least
- Rest-you need your sleep, even if you can’t sleep, resting is VERY beneficial
- Unplug-take the time you need to stay away from your normal routine to allow yourself the space to grieve and take care of whatever you need to take care of INCLUDING yourself. Don’t try to add it to your everyday to-do list.
- Write/Journal. Write letters, Write to honor the person you are grieving, even if that person is a version of you. Writing is sooo healing and you do not have to hang yourself up on grammar, no one else ever has to read it even.
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Connect with nature. Its healing properties are beyond measure and the resources it has are endless. Sit outside and soak up the sun, play a yard game, take a walk, play fetch with your dog and laugh at the shenanigans, etc.,
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Laughter, another healer with boundless reach. We have cried and we have laughed at the memories we have recalled with each other and those who have reached out, stopped by, and so forth.
- Be gentle with yourself as you re-enter your ‘normal’ daily activities. It may take some time to get back into the swing of things.
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Live. Laugh. Love. Not necessarily in that order and not a cliche. If I have learned anything in the past months with the passing of my aunt and now my father-in-law, is savor every moment: Live,Laugh, Love.Nature heals, Laughter heals, & Love conquers all. This is what I am doing to love myself through it.
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Kathleen
Thank you for sharing the vulnerable parts of your life. This is wonderful advice and I am in need of it right now too!
Crystal Cockerham
I am sorry to hear about your distress Kathleen! Breathing exercises really help, especially in those heightened moments. For me you can never go wrong with a bath that includes salts, baking soda & essential oils! Please, don’t hesitate in reaching out if you need a supportive ear!